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Add 9/3 and 63/40

1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 23/40

9/3 + 63/40 is 183/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    9/3 = 9 × 40/3 × 40 = 360/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/120 + 189/120 = 360 + 189/120 = 549/120
  5. 549/120 simplified gives 183/40
  6. So, 9/3 + 63/40 = 183/40
    In mixed form: 423/40

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