Add 63/80 and 9/50
63/80 + 9/50 is 387/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
63/80 = 63 × 5/80 × 5 = 315/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
9/50 = 9 × 8/50 × 8 = 72/400 - Add the two like fractions:
315/400 + 72/400 = 315 + 72/400 = 387/400 - So, 63/80 + 9/50 = 387/400
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