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Add 80/63 and 14/80

1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 14/80

80/63 + 14/80 is 3641/2520.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    80/63 = 80 × 80/63 × 80 = 6400/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    14/80 = 14 × 63/80 × 63 = 882/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6400/5040 + 882/5040 = 6400 + 882/5040 = 7282/5040
  5. 7282/5040 simplified gives 3641/2520
  6. So, 80/63 + 14/80 = 3641/2520
    In mixed form: 11121/2520

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