Add 63/15 and 2/40
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 2/40
63/15 + 2/40 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
63/15 = 63 × 8/15 × 8 = 504/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Add the two like fractions:
504/120 + 6/120 = 504 + 6/120 = 510/120 - 510/120 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 63/15 + 2/40 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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