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Add 36/63 and 98/40

1st number: 36/63, 2nd number: 2 18/40

36/63 + 98/40 is 423/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    36/63 = 36 × 40/63 × 40 = 1440/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    98/40 = 98 × 63/40 × 63 = 6174/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/2520 + 6174/2520 = 1440 + 6174/2520 = 7614/2520
  5. 7614/2520 simplified gives 423/140
  6. So, 36/63 + 98/40 = 423/140
    In mixed form: 33/140

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