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Add 63/40 and 18/3

1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 6 0/3

63/40 + 18/3 is 303/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 3 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    18/3 = 18 × 40/3 × 40 = 720/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/120 + 720/120 = 189 + 720/120 = 909/120
  5. 909/120 simplified gives 303/40
  6. So, 63/40 + 18/3 = 303/40
    In mixed form: 723/40

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