Add 16/80 and 2/63
16/80 + 2/63 is 73/315.
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,
16/80 = 16 × 63/80 × 63 = 1008/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
2/63 = 2 × 80/63 × 80 = 160/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/5040 + 160/5040 = 1008 + 160/5040 = 1168/5040 - 1168/5040 simplified gives 73/315
- So, 16/80 + 2/63 = 73/315
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