Add 36/80 and 56/63
36/80 + 56/63 is 241/180.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 63/80 × 63 = 2268/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
56/63 = 56 × 80/63 × 80 = 4480/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/5040 + 4480/5040 = 2268 + 4480/5040 = 6748/5040 - 6748/5040 simplified gives 241/180
- So, 36/80 + 56/63 = 241/180
In mixed form: 161/180
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