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Add 40/90 and 63/8

1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 7 7/8

40/90 + 63/8 is 599/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/360 + 2835/360 = 160 + 2835/360 = 2995/360
  5. 2995/360 simplified gives 599/72
  6. So, 40/90 + 63/8 = 599/72
    In mixed form: 823/72

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