Add 63/80 and 32/60
63/80 + 32/60 is 317/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
189/240 + 128/240 = 189 + 128/240 = 317/240 - So, 63/80 + 32/60 = 317/240
In mixed form: 177/240
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