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Add 63/90 and 90/40

1st number: 63/90, 2nd number: 2 10/40

63/90 + 90/40 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    63/90 = 63 × 4/90 × 4 = 252/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    90/40 = 90 × 9/40 × 9 = 810/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/360 + 810/360 = 252 + 810/360 = 1062/360
  5. 1062/360 simplified gives 59/20
  6. So, 63/90 + 90/40 = 59/20
    In mixed form: 219/20

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