Add 75/80 and 63/50, Solve 75/80 + 1 13/50 as a fraction

Add 75/80 and 63/50

1^st number: 75/80, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

75/80 + 63/50 is 879/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
75/80 = 75 × 5/80 × 5 = 375/400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
63/50 = 63 × 8/50 × 8 = 504/400
Add the two like fractions:
375/400 + 504/400 = 375 + 504/400 = 879/400
So, 75/80 + 63/50 = 879/400
In mixed form: 279/400

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