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Add 63/80 and 49/45

1st number: 63/80, 2nd number: 1 4/45

63/80 + 49/45 is 1351/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/720 + 784/720 = 567 + 784/720 = 1351/720
  5. So, 63/80 + 49/45 = 1351/720
    In mixed form: 1631/720

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