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Add 80/63 and 45/50

1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 45/50

80/63 + 45/50 is 1367/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    80/63 = 80 × 50/63 × 50 = 4000/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    45/50 = 45 × 63/50 × 63 = 2835/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4000/3150 + 2835/3150 = 4000 + 2835/3150 = 6835/3150
  5. 6835/3150 simplified gives 1367/630
  6. So, 80/63 + 45/50 = 1367/630
    In mixed form: 2107/630

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