Add 8/63 and 48/80
8/63 + 48/80 is 229/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
8/63 = 8 × 80/63 × 80 = 640/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
48/80 = 48 × 63/80 × 63 = 3024/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
640/5040 + 3024/5040 = 640 + 3024/5040 = 3664/5040 - 3664/5040 simplified gives 229/315
- So, 8/63 + 48/80 = 229/315
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