Add 54/80 and 56/63
54/80 + 56/63 is 563/360.
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,
54/80 = 54 × 63/80 × 63 = 3402/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
56/63 = 56 × 80/63 × 80 = 4480/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
3402/5040 + 4480/5040 = 3402 + 4480/5040 = 7882/5040 - 7882/5040 simplified gives 563/360
- So, 54/80 + 56/63 = 563/360
In mixed form: 1203/360
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