Add 49/80 and 49/63
49/80 + 49/63 is 1001/720.
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,
49/80 = 49 × 63/80 × 63 = 3087/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
49/63 = 49 × 80/63 × 80 = 3920/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/5040 + 3920/5040 = 3087 + 3920/5040 = 7007/5040 - 7007/5040 simplified gives 1001/720
- So, 49/80 + 49/63 = 1001/720
In mixed form: 1281/720
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