Add 16/18 and 63/80
16/18 + 63/80 is 1207/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
16/18 = 16 × 40/18 × 40 = 640/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720 - Add the two like fractions:
640/720 + 567/720 = 640 + 567/720 = 1207/720 - So, 16/18 + 63/80 = 1207/720
In mixed form: 1487/720
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