Add 30/80 and 50/63
30/80 + 50/63 is 589/504.
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,
30/80 = 30 × 63/80 × 63 = 1890/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
50/63 = 50 × 80/63 × 80 = 4000/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/5040 + 4000/5040 = 1890 + 4000/5040 = 5890/5040 - 5890/5040 simplified gives 589/504
- So, 30/80 + 50/63 = 589/504
In mixed form: 185/504
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