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Add 3/80 and 63/28

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 2 7/28

3/80 + 63/28 is 183/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 28 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    63/28 = 63 × 20/28 × 20 = 1260/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/560 + 1260/560 = 21 + 1260/560 = 1281/560
  5. 1281/560 simplified gives 183/80
  6. So, 3/80 + 63/28 = 183/80
    In mixed form: 223/80

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