Add 56/80 and 54/63
56/80 + 54/63 is 109/70.
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,
56/80 = 56 × 63/80 × 63 = 3528/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
54/63 = 54 × 80/63 × 80 = 4320/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/5040 + 4320/5040 = 3528 + 4320/5040 = 7848/5040 - 7848/5040 simplified gives 109/70
- So, 56/80 + 54/63 = 109/70
In mixed form: 139/70
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