Add 63/6 and 15/80
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 15/80
63/6 + 15/80 is 171/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
63/6 = 63 × 40/6 × 40 = 2520/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/240 + 45/240 = 2520 + 45/240 = 2565/240 - 2565/240 simplified gives 171/16
- So, 63/6 + 15/80 = 171/16
In mixed form: 1011/16
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