Add 15/80 and 20/63
15/80 + 20/63 is 509/1008.
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,
15/80 = 15 × 63/80 × 63 = 945/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
20/63 = 20 × 80/63 × 80 = 1600/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
945/5040 + 1600/5040 = 945 + 1600/5040 = 2545/5040 - 2545/5040 simplified gives 509/1008
- So, 15/80 + 20/63 = 509/1008
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