Add 6/45 and 63/40, Solve 6/45 + 1 23/40 as a fraction

Add 6/45 and 63/40

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

6/45 + 63/40 is 41/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
63/40 = 63 × 9/40 × 9 = 567/360
Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 567/360 = 48 + 567/360 = 615/360
615/360 simplified gives 41/24
So, 6/45 + 63/40 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24

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