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Add 15/10 and 63/80

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 63/80

15/10 + 63/80 is 183/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    15/10 = 15 × 8/10 × 8 = 120/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/80 + 63/80 = 120 + 63/80 = 183/80
  5. So, 15/10 + 63/80 = 183/80
    In mixed form: 223/80

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