Add 35/63 and 50/80
35/63 + 50/80 is 85/72.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 63/80 × 63 = 3150/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/5040 + 3150/5040 = 2800 + 3150/5040 = 5950/5040 - 5950/5040 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 35/63 + 50/80 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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