Add 49/63 and 36/80
49/63 + 36/80 is 221/180.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 80/63 × 80 = 3920/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
36/80 = 36 × 63/80 × 63 = 2268/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/5040 + 2268/5040 = 3920 + 2268/5040 = 6188/5040 - 6188/5040 simplified gives 221/180
- So, 49/63 + 36/80 = 221/180
In mixed form: 141/180
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