Add 63/24 and 16/80
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 16/80
63/24 + 16/80 is 113/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
63/24 = 63 × 10/24 × 10 = 630/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
630/240 + 48/240 = 630 + 48/240 = 678/240 - 678/240 simplified gives 113/40
- So, 63/24 + 16/80 = 113/40
In mixed form: 233/40
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