Add 12/63 and 50/80
12/63 + 50/80 is 137/168.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 63/80 × 63 = 3150/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
960/5040 + 3150/5040 = 960 + 3150/5040 = 4110/5040 - 4110/5040 simplified gives 137/168
- So, 12/63 + 50/80 = 137/168
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