Add 80/12 and 3/63, Solve 6 8/12 + 3/63 as a fraction

Add 80/12 and 3/63

1^st number: 6 8/12, 2^nd number: 3/63

80/12 + 3/63 is 47/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
80/12 = 80 × 21/12 × 21 = 1680/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252
Add the two like fractions:
1680/252 + 12/252 = 1680 + 12/252 = 1692/252
1692/252 simplified gives 47/7
So, 80/12 + 3/63 = 47/7
In mixed form: 65/7

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