Add 8/63 and 5/20
8/63 + 5/20 is 95/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
8/63 = 8 × 20/63 × 20 = 160/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
5/20 = 5 × 63/20 × 63 = 315/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1260 + 315/1260 = 160 + 315/1260 = 475/1260 - 475/1260 simplified gives 95/252
- So, 8/63 + 5/20 = 95/252
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