Add 63/7 and 3/40
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 3/40
63/7 + 3/40 is 363/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
63/7 = 63 × 40/7 × 40 = 2520/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/280 + 21/280 = 2520 + 21/280 = 2541/280 - 2541/280 simplified gives 363/40
- So, 63/7 + 3/40 = 363/40
In mixed form: 93/40
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