Add 40/5 and 5/63, Solve 8 0/5 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 40/5 and 5/63

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 5/63

40/5 + 5/63 is 509/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
40/5 = 40 × 63/5 × 63 = 2520/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
Add the two like fractions:
2520/315 + 25/315 = 2520 + 25/315 = 2545/315
2545/315 simplified gives 509/63
So, 40/5 + 5/63 = 509/63
In mixed form: 85/63

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