Add 63/40 and 42/7
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 6 0/7
63/40 + 42/7 is 303/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 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 7 × 40 = 280,
42/7 = 42 × 40/7 × 40 = 1680/280 - Add the two like fractions:
441/280 + 1680/280 = 441 + 1680/280 = 2121/280 - 2121/280 simplified gives 303/40
- So, 63/40 + 42/7 = 303/40
In mixed form: 723/40
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