Add 9/6 and 63/80, Solve 1 3/6 + 63/80 as a fraction

Add 9/6 and 63/80

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 63/80

9/6 + 63/80 is 183/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
9/6 = 9 × 40/6 × 40 = 360/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240
Add the two like fractions:
360/240 + 189/240 = 360 + 189/240 = 549/240
549/240 simplified gives 183/80
So, 9/6 + 63/80 = 183/80
In mixed form: 223/80

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