Add 40/9 and 63/30
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 3/30
40/9 + 63/30 is 589/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 189/90 = 400 + 189/90 = 589/90 - So, 40/9 + 63/30 = 589/90
In mixed form: 649/90
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