Add 35/63 and 45/80
35/63 + 45/80 is 161/144.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 80/63 × 80 = 2800/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
45/80 = 45 × 63/80 × 63 = 2835/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/5040 + 2835/5040 = 2800 + 2835/5040 = 5635/5040 - 5635/5040 simplified gives 161/144
- So, 35/63 + 45/80 = 161/144
In mixed form: 117/144
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