Add 12/80 and 20/63
12/80 + 20/63 is 589/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 63 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
12/80 = 12 × 63/80 × 63 = 756/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
20/63 = 20 × 80/63 × 80 = 1600/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
756/5040 + 1600/5040 = 756 + 1600/5040 = 2356/5040 - 2356/5040 simplified gives 589/1260
- So, 12/80 + 20/63 = 589/1260
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