Add 72/80 and 16/63
72/80 + 16/63 is 727/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 63 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
72/80 = 72 × 63/80 × 63 = 4536/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
16/63 = 16 × 80/63 × 80 = 1280/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/5040 + 1280/5040 = 4536 + 1280/5040 = 5816/5040 - 5816/5040 simplified gives 727/630
- So, 72/80 + 16/63 = 727/630
In mixed form: 197/630
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