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Add 84/80 and 35/63

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 35/63

84/80 + 35/63 is 289/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 63 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    84/80 = 84 × 63/80 × 63 = 5292/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    35/63 = 35 × 80/63 × 80 = 2800/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5292/5040 + 2800/5040 = 5292 + 2800/5040 = 8092/5040
  5. 8092/5040 simplified gives 289/180
  6. So, 84/80 + 35/63 = 289/180
    In mixed form: 1109/180

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