Add 70/56 and 63/80, Solve 1 14/56 + 63/80 as a fraction

Add 70/56 and 63/80

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 63/80

70/56 + 63/80 is 163/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
70/56 = 70 × 10/56 × 10 = 700/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560
Add the two like fractions:
700/560 + 441/560 = 700 + 441/560 = 1141/560
1141/560 simplified gives 163/80
So, 70/56 + 63/80 = 163/80
In mixed form: 23/80

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