Add 35/63 and 18/40
35/63 + 18/40 is 181/180.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 40/63 × 40 = 1400/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
18/40 = 18 × 63/40 × 63 = 1134/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2520 + 1134/2520 = 1400 + 1134/2520 = 2534/2520 - 2534/2520 simplified gives 181/180
- So, 35/63 + 18/40 = 181/180
In mixed form: 11/180
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