Add 70/20 and 63/80
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 63/80
70/20 + 63/80 is 343/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
70/20 = 70 × 4/20 × 4 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80 - Add the two like fractions:
280/80 + 63/80 = 280 + 63/80 = 343/80 - So, 70/20 + 63/80 = 343/80
In mixed form: 423/80
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