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Add 8/63 and 45/40

1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 1 5/40

8/63 + 45/40 is 631/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    8/63 = 8 × 40/63 × 40 = 320/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    45/40 = 45 × 63/40 × 63 = 2835/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/2520 + 2835/2520 = 320 + 2835/2520 = 3155/2520
  5. 3155/2520 simplified gives 631/504
  6. So, 8/63 + 45/40 = 631/504
    In mixed form: 1127/504

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