Add 1/63 and 60/40, Solve 1/63 + 1 20/40 as a fraction

Add 1/63 and 60/40

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

1/63 + 60/40 is 191/126.

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,
60/40 = 60 × 63/40 × 63 = 3780/2520
Add the two like fractions:
40/2520 + 3780/2520 = 40 + 3780/2520 = 3820/2520
3820/2520 simplified gives 191/126
So, 1/63 + 60/40 = 191/126
In mixed form: 165/126

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