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Add 63/3 and 20/40

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 20/40

63/3 + 20/40 is 43/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    63/3 = 63 × 40/3 × 40 = 2520/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/120 + 60/120 = 2520 + 60/120 = 2580/120
  5. 2580/120 simplified gives 43/2
  6. So, 63/3 + 20/40 = 43/2
    In mixed form: 211/2

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