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Add 63/6 and 70/80

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 70/80

63/6 + 70/80 is 91/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    63/6 = 63 × 40/6 × 40 = 2520/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/240 + 210/240 = 2520 + 210/240 = 2730/240
  5. 2730/240 simplified gives 91/8
  6. So, 63/6 + 70/80 = 91/8
    In mixed form: 113/8

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