Add 28/63 and 50/80
28/63 + 50/80 is 77/72.
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,
28/63 = 28 × 80/63 × 80 = 2240/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
50/80 = 50 × 63/80 × 63 = 3150/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/5040 + 3150/5040 = 2240 + 3150/5040 = 5390/5040 - 5390/5040 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 28/63 + 50/80 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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