Add 27/63 and 56/80
27/63 + 56/80 is 79/70.
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,
27/63 = 27 × 80/63 × 80 = 2160/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
56/80 = 56 × 63/80 × 63 = 3528/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/5040 + 3528/5040 = 2160 + 3528/5040 = 5688/5040 - 5688/5040 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 27/63 + 56/80 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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