Add 63/6 and 50/80
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 50/80
63/6 + 50/80 is 89/8.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/240 + 150/240 = 2520 + 150/240 = 2670/240 - 2670/240 simplified gives 89/8
- So, 63/6 + 50/80 = 89/8
In mixed form: 111/8
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