Add 63/14 and 5/40
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 5/40
63/14 + 5/40 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
63/14 = 63 × 20/14 × 20 = 1260/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/280 + 35/280 = 1260 + 35/280 = 1295/280 - 1295/280 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 63/14 + 5/40 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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