Add 63/40 and 15/90
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 15/90
63/40 + 15/90 is 209/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
567/360 + 60/360 = 567 + 60/360 = 627/360 - 627/360 simplified gives 209/120
- So, 63/40 + 15/90 = 209/120
In mixed form: 189/120
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