Add 63/40 and 50/60
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 50/60
63/40 + 50/60 is 289/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
189/120 + 100/120 = 189 + 100/120 = 289/120 - So, 63/40 + 50/60 = 289/120
In mixed form: 249/120
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