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Add 27/80 and 8/63

27/80 + 8/63 is 2341/5040.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    27/80 = 27 × 63/80 × 63 = 1701/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    8/63 = 8 × 80/63 × 80 = 640/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/5040 + 640/5040 = 1701 + 640/5040 = 2341/5040
  5. So, 27/80 + 8/63 = 2341/5040

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