Add 63/40 and 21/36
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 21/36
63/40 + 21/36 is 259/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 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 36 × 10 = 360,
21/36 = 21 × 10/36 × 10 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
567/360 + 210/360 = 567 + 210/360 = 777/360 - 777/360 simplified gives 259/120
- So, 63/40 + 21/36 = 259/120
In mixed form: 219/120
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