Add 63/40 and 1/45
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 1/45
63/40 + 1/45 is 115/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
63/40 = 63 × 9/40 × 9 = 567/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Add the two like fractions:
567/360 + 8/360 = 567 + 8/360 = 575/360 - 575/360 simplified gives 115/72
- So, 63/40 + 1/45 = 115/72
In mixed form: 143/72
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