Add 63/80 and 40/49
63/80 + 40/49 is 6287/3920.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
63/80 = 63 × 49/80 × 49 = 3087/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
40/49 = 40 × 80/49 × 80 = 3200/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/3920 + 3200/3920 = 3087 + 3200/3920 = 6287/3920 - So, 63/80 + 40/49 = 6287/3920
In mixed form: 12367/3920
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