Add 63/36 and 49/40
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 1 9/40
63/36 + 49/40 is 119/40.
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,
49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 441/360 = 630 + 441/360 = 1071/360 - 1071/360 simplified gives 119/40
- So, 63/36 + 49/40 = 119/40
In mixed form: 239/40
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