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Add 63/12 and 16/40

1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 16/40

63/12 + 16/40 is 113/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    63/12 = 63 × 10/12 × 10 = 630/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/120 + 48/120 = 630 + 48/120 = 678/120
  5. 678/120 simplified gives 113/20
  6. So, 63/12 + 16/40 = 113/20
    In mixed form: 513/20

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