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Add 63/49 and 84/80

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 1 4/80

63/49 + 84/80 is 327/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    63/49 = 63 × 80/49 × 80 = 5040/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    84/80 = 84 × 49/80 × 49 = 4116/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/3920 + 4116/3920 = 5040 + 4116/3920 = 9156/3920
  5. 9156/3920 simplified gives 327/140
  6. So, 63/49 + 84/80 = 327/140
    In mixed form: 247/140

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