Add 80/75 and 63/60, Solve 1 5/75 + 1 3/60 as a fraction

Add 80/75 and 63/60

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

80/75 + 63/60 is 127/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
80/75 = 80 × 4/75 × 4 = 320/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
63/60 = 63 × 5/60 × 5 = 315/300
Add the two like fractions:
320/300 + 315/300 = 320 + 315/300 = 635/300
635/300 simplified gives 127/60
So, 80/75 + 63/60 = 127/60
In mixed form: 27/60

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