Add 80/35 and 56/63
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 56/63
80/35 + 56/63 is 200/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
80/35 = 80 × 9/35 × 9 = 720/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
720/315 + 280/315 = 720 + 280/315 = 1000/315 - 1000/315 simplified gives 200/63
- So, 80/35 + 56/63 = 200/63
In mixed form: 311/63
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/70+56/63