Add 40/35 and 63/90
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 63/90
40/35 + 63/90 is 129/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
40/35 = 40 × 18/35 × 18 = 720/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
63/90 = 63 × 7/90 × 7 = 441/630 - Add the two like fractions:
720/630 + 441/630 = 720 + 441/630 = 1161/630 - 1161/630 simplified gives 129/70
- So, 40/35 + 63/90 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70
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