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Add 70/16 and 63/80

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 63/80

70/16 + 63/80 is 413/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/80 + 63/80 = 350 + 63/80 = 413/80
  5. So, 70/16 + 63/80 = 413/80
    In mixed form: 513/80

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