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Add 63/36 and 42/40

1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 1 2/40

63/36 + 42/40 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    63/36 = 63 × 10/36 × 10 = 630/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/360 + 378/360 = 630 + 378/360 = 1008/360
  5. 1008/360 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 63/36 + 42/40 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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