Add 32/18 and 63/40
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 1 23/40
32/18 + 63/40 is 1207/360.
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,
32/18 = 32 × 20/18 × 20 = 640/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
63/40 = 63 × 9/40 × 9 = 567/360 - Add the two like fractions:
640/360 + 567/360 = 640 + 567/360 = 1207/360 - So, 32/18 + 63/40 = 1207/360
In mixed form: 3127/360
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