Add 40/18 and 63/48, Solve 2 4/18 + 1 15/48 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 63/48

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

40/18 + 63/48 is 509/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
40/18 = 40 × 8/18 × 8 = 320/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
63/48 = 63 × 3/48 × 3 = 189/144
Add the two like fractions:
320/144 + 189/144 = 320 + 189/144 = 509/144
So, 40/18 + 63/48 = 509/144
In mixed form: 377/144

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