Add 42/63 and 56/80
42/63 + 56/80 is 41/30.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 80/63 × 80 = 3360/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
56/80 = 56 × 63/80 × 63 = 3528/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/5040 + 3528/5040 = 3360 + 3528/5040 = 6888/5040 - 6888/5040 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 42/63 + 56/80 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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