Add 63/80 and 7/15
63/80 + 7/15 is 301/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
7/15 = 7 × 16/15 × 16 = 112/240 - Add the two like fractions:
189/240 + 112/240 = 189 + 112/240 = 301/240 - So, 63/80 + 7/15 = 301/240
In mixed form: 161/240
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