Add 63/18 and 2/40
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 2/40
63/18 + 2/40 is 71/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
63/18 = 63 × 20/18 × 20 = 1260/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/360 + 18/360 = 1260 + 18/360 = 1278/360 - 1278/360 simplified gives 71/20
- So, 63/18 + 2/40 = 71/20
In mixed form: 311/20
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