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Add 80/63 and 70/8

1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 8 6/8

80/63 + 70/8 is 2525/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    80/63 = 80 × 8/63 × 8 = 640/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    70/8 = 70 × 63/8 × 63 = 4410/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/504 + 4410/504 = 640 + 4410/504 = 5050/504
  5. 5050/504 simplified gives 2525/252
  6. So, 80/63 + 70/8 = 2525/252
    In mixed form: 105/252

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