Add 40/63 and 48/80
40/63 + 48/80 is 389/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
40/63 = 40 × 80/63 × 80 = 3200/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
48/80 = 48 × 63/80 × 63 = 3024/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
3200/5040 + 3024/5040 = 3200 + 3024/5040 = 6224/5040 - 6224/5040 simplified gives 389/315
- So, 40/63 + 48/80 = 389/315
In mixed form: 174/315
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