Add 60/80 and 50/63
60/80 + 50/63 is 389/252.
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,
60/80 = 60 × 63/80 × 63 = 3780/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
50/63 = 50 × 80/63 × 80 = 4000/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/5040 + 4000/5040 = 3780 + 4000/5040 = 7780/5040 - 7780/5040 simplified gives 389/252
- So, 60/80 + 50/63 = 389/252
In mixed form: 1137/252
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