Add 63/40 and 10/32
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 10/32
63/40 + 10/32 is 151/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
63/40 = 63 × 4/40 × 4 = 252/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Add the two like fractions:
252/160 + 50/160 = 252 + 50/160 = 302/160 - 302/160 simplified gives 151/80
- So, 63/40 + 10/32 = 151/80
In mixed form: 171/80
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