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Add 7/40 and 63/30

1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 2 3/30

7/40 + 63/30 is 91/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    63/30 = 63 × 4/30 × 4 = 252/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/120 + 252/120 = 21 + 252/120 = 273/120
  5. 273/120 simplified gives 91/40
  6. So, 7/40 + 63/30 = 91/40
    In mixed form: 211/40

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