Add 7/16 and 63/80
7/16 + 63/80 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80 - Add the two like fractions:
35/80 + 63/80 = 35 + 63/80 = 98/80 - 98/80 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 7/16 + 63/80 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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