Add 32/6 and 63/80
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 63/80
32/6 + 63/80 is 1469/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
32/6 = 32 × 40/6 × 40 = 1280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/240 + 189/240 = 1280 + 189/240 = 1469/240 - So, 32/6 + 63/80 = 1469/240
In mixed form: 629/240
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