Add 63/80 and 2/6
63/80 + 2/6 is 269/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
2/6 = 2 × 40/6 × 40 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
189/240 + 80/240 = 189 + 80/240 = 269/240 - So, 63/80 + 2/6 = 269/240
In mixed form: 129/240
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