Add 12/63 and 5/80
12/63 + 5/80 is 85/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
12/63 = 12 × 80/63 × 80 = 960/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
5/80 = 5 × 63/80 × 63 = 315/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
960/5040 + 315/5040 = 960 + 315/5040 = 1275/5040 - 1275/5040 simplified gives 85/336
- So, 12/63 + 5/80 = 85/336
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