Add 63/16 and 32/20
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 1 12/20
63/16 + 32/20 is 443/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
63/16 = 63 × 5/16 × 5 = 315/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
32/20 = 32 × 4/20 × 4 = 128/80 - Add the two like fractions:
315/80 + 128/80 = 315 + 128/80 = 443/80 - So, 63/16 + 32/20 = 443/80
In mixed form: 543/80
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