Add 63/60 and 14/80
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 14/80
63/60 + 14/80 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
252/240 + 42/240 = 252 + 42/240 = 294/240 - 294/240 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 63/60 + 14/80 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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