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Add 63/49 and 36/40

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 36/40

63/49 + 36/40 is 153/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    63/49 = 63 × 40/49 × 40 = 2520/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1960 + 1764/1960 = 2520 + 1764/1960 = 4284/1960
  5. 4284/1960 simplified gives 153/70
  6. So, 63/49 + 36/40 = 153/70
    In mixed form: 213/70

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