Add 63/36 and 63/80
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 63/80
63/36 + 63/80 is 203/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
63/36 = 63 × 20/36 × 20 = 1260/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/720 + 567/720 = 1260 + 567/720 = 1827/720 - 1827/720 simplified gives 203/80
- So, 63/36 + 63/80 = 203/80
In mixed form: 243/80
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