Add 63/80 and 64/60
1st number: 63/80, 2nd number: 1 4/60
63/80 + 64/60 is 89/48.
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,
64/60 = 64 × 4/60 × 4 = 256/240 - Add the two like fractions:
189/240 + 256/240 = 189 + 256/240 = 445/240 - 445/240 simplified gives 89/48
- So, 63/80 + 64/60 = 89/48
In mixed form: 141/48
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