Add 63/40 and 12/45
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 12/45
63/40 + 12/45 is 221/120.
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,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
567/360 + 96/360 = 567 + 96/360 = 663/360 - 663/360 simplified gives 221/120
- So, 63/40 + 12/45 = 221/120
In mixed form: 1101/120
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