Add 63/40 and 20/56
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 20/56
63/40 + 20/56 is 541/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
441/280 + 100/280 = 441 + 100/280 = 541/280 - So, 63/40 + 20/56 = 541/280
In mixed form: 1261/280
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