Add 63/40 and 9/32
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 9/32
63/40 + 9/32 is 297/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
63/40 = 63 × 4/40 × 4 = 252/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Add the two like fractions:
252/160 + 45/160 = 252 + 45/160 = 297/160 - So, 63/40 + 9/32 = 297/160
In mixed form: 1137/160
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