Add 63/15 and 40/9
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 4 4/9
63/15 + 40/9 is 389/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
63/15 = 63 × 3/15 × 3 = 189/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Add the two like fractions:
189/45 + 200/45 = 189 + 200/45 = 389/45 - So, 63/15 + 40/9 = 389/45
In mixed form: 829/45
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