Add 60/63 and 40/80, Solve 60/63 + 40/80 as a fraction

Add 60/63 and 40/80

60/63 + 40/80 is 61/42.

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,
60/63 = 60 × 80/63 × 80 = 4800/5040
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
40/80 = 40 × 63/80 × 63 = 2520/5040
Add the two like fractions:
4800/5040 + 2520/5040 = 4800 + 2520/5040 = 7320/5040
7320/5040 simplified gives 61/42
So, 60/63 + 40/80 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42

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