Add 40/25 and 63/30
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 2 3/30
40/25 + 63/30 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
63/30 = 63 × 5/30 × 5 = 315/150 - Add the two like fractions:
240/150 + 315/150 = 240 + 315/150 = 555/150 - 555/150 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 40/25 + 63/30 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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