Add 63/36 and 35/40
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 35/40
63/36 + 35/40 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
63/36 = 63 × 10/36 × 10 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 315/360 = 630 + 315/360 = 945/360 - 945/360 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 63/36 + 35/40 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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