Add 20/63 and 72/80
20/63 + 72/80 is 767/630.
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,
20/63 = 20 × 80/63 × 80 = 1600/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
72/80 = 72 × 63/80 × 63 = 4536/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/5040 + 4536/5040 = 1600 + 4536/5040 = 6136/5040 - 6136/5040 simplified gives 767/630
- So, 20/63 + 72/80 = 767/630
In mixed form: 1137/630
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