Add 56/63 and 16/80
56/63 + 16/80 is 49/45.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 80/63 × 80 = 4480/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
16/80 = 16 × 63/80 × 63 = 1008/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
4480/5040 + 1008/5040 = 4480 + 1008/5040 = 5488/5040 - 5488/5040 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 56/63 + 16/80 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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