Add 2/63 and 96/80
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 16/80
2/63 + 96/80 is 388/315.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 80/63 × 80 = 160/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
96/80 = 96 × 63/80 × 63 = 6048/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
160/5040 + 6048/5040 = 160 + 6048/5040 = 6208/5040 - 6208/5040 simplified gives 388/315
- So, 2/63 + 96/80 = 388/315
In mixed form: 173/315
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