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Add 84/63 and 90/80

1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 1 10/80

84/63 + 90/80 is 59/24.

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,
    84/63 = 84 × 80/63 × 80 = 6720/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    90/80 = 90 × 63/80 × 63 = 5670/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/5040 + 5670/5040 = 6720 + 5670/5040 = 12390/5040
  5. 12390/5040 simplified gives 59/24
  6. So, 84/63 + 90/80 = 59/24
    In mixed form: 211/24

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