Add 75/63 and 30/40
1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 30/40
75/63 + 30/40 is 163/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
75/63 = 75 × 40/63 × 40 = 3000/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
30/40 = 30 × 63/40 × 63 = 1890/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/2520 + 1890/2520 = 3000 + 1890/2520 = 4890/2520 - 4890/2520 simplified gives 163/84
- So, 75/63 + 30/40 = 163/84
In mixed form: 179/84
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