Add 63/35 and 40/63
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 40/63
63/35 + 40/63 is 767/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
63/35 = 63 × 9/35 × 9 = 567/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
40/63 = 40 × 5/63 × 5 = 200/315 - Add the two like fractions:
567/315 + 200/315 = 567 + 200/315 = 767/315 - So, 63/35 + 40/63 = 767/315
In mixed form: 2137/315
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