Add 63/32 and 48/40
1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 1 8/40
63/32 + 48/40 is 507/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
48/40 = 48 × 4/40 × 4 = 192/160 - Add the two like fractions:
315/160 + 192/160 = 315 + 192/160 = 507/160 - So, 63/32 + 48/40 = 507/160
In mixed form: 327/160
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