Add 63/48 and 32/80
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 32/80
63/48 + 32/80 is 137/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240 - Add the two like fractions:
315/240 + 96/240 = 315 + 96/240 = 411/240 - 411/240 simplified gives 137/80
- So, 63/48 + 32/80 = 137/80
In mixed form: 157/80
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