Add 12/80 and 56/63
12/80 + 56/63 is 187/180.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 80/63 × 80 = 4480/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
756/5040 + 4480/5040 = 756 + 4480/5040 = 5236/5040 - 5236/5040 simplified gives 187/180
- So, 12/80 + 56/63 = 187/180
In mixed form: 17/180
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