Add 1/63 and 50/40
1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 10/40
1/63 + 50/40 is 319/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
1/63 = 1 × 40/63 × 40 = 40/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
50/40 = 50 × 63/40 × 63 = 3150/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
40/2520 + 3150/2520 = 40 + 3150/2520 = 3190/2520 - 3190/2520 simplified gives 319/252
- So, 1/63 + 50/40 = 319/252
In mixed form: 167/252
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