Add 63/80 and 32/40
63/80 + 32/40 is 127/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
32/40 = 32 × 2/40 × 2 = 64/80 - Add the two like fractions:
63/80 + 64/80 = 63 + 64/80 = 127/80 - So, 63/80 + 32/40 = 127/80
In mixed form: 147/80
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