Add 18/63 and 64/80
18/63 + 64/80 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
18/63 = 18 × 80/63 × 80 = 1440/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
64/80 = 64 × 63/80 × 63 = 4032/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/5040 + 4032/5040 = 1440 + 4032/5040 = 5472/5040 - 5472/5040 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 18/63 + 64/80 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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