Add 63/90 and 96/40
1st number: 63/90, 2nd number: 2 16/40
63/90 + 96/40 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
63/90 = 63 × 4/90 × 4 = 252/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
96/40 = 96 × 9/40 × 9 = 864/360 - Add the two like fractions:
252/360 + 864/360 = 252 + 864/360 = 1116/360 - 1116/360 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 63/90 + 96/40 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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