Add 27/80 and 16/63
27/80 + 16/63 is 2981/5040.
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,
27/80 = 27 × 63/80 × 63 = 1701/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
16/63 = 16 × 80/63 × 80 = 1280/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/5040 + 1280/5040 = 1701 + 1280/5040 = 2981/5040 - So, 27/80 + 16/63 = 2981/5040
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