Add 63/75 and 2/40
63/75 + 2/40 is 89/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
63/75 = 63 × 8/75 × 8 = 504/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
2/40 = 2 × 15/40 × 15 = 30/600 - Add the two like fractions:
504/600 + 30/600 = 504 + 30/600 = 534/600 - 534/600 simplified gives 89/100
- So, 63/75 + 2/40 = 89/100
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