Add 63/35 and 40/60, Solve 1 28/35 + 40/60 as a fraction

Add 63/35 and 40/60

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 40/60

63/35 + 40/60 is 37/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
63/35 = 63 × 12/35 × 12 = 756/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
Add the two like fractions:
756/420 + 280/420 = 756 + 280/420 = 1036/420
1036/420 simplified gives 37/15
So, 63/35 + 40/60 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15

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