Add 56/63 and 63/80
56/63 + 63/80 is 1207/720.
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,
63/80 = 63 × 63/80 × 63 = 3969/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
4480/5040 + 3969/5040 = 4480 + 3969/5040 = 8449/5040 - 8449/5040 simplified gives 1207/720
- So, 56/63 + 63/80 = 1207/720
In mixed form: 1487/720
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