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Add 30/5 and 63/80

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 63/80

30/5 + 63/80 is 543/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    30/5 = 30 × 16/5 × 16 = 480/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/80 + 63/80 = 480 + 63/80 = 543/80
  5. So, 30/5 + 63/80 = 543/80
    In mixed form: 663/80

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