Add 80/63 and 15/27
1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 15/27
80/63 + 15/27 is 115/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
80/63 = 80 × 3/63 × 3 = 240/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
15/27 = 15 × 7/27 × 7 = 105/189 - Add the two like fractions:
240/189 + 105/189 = 240 + 105/189 = 345/189 - 345/189 simplified gives 115/63
- So, 80/63 + 15/27 = 115/63
In mixed form: 152/63
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