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Add 15/3 and 63/80

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 63/80

15/3 + 63/80 is 463/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    15/3 = 15 × 80/3 × 80 = 1200/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/240 + 189/240 = 1200 + 189/240 = 1389/240
  5. 1389/240 simplified gives 463/80
  6. So, 15/3 + 63/80 = 463/80
    In mixed form: 563/80

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