Add 9/63 and 36/40
9/63 + 36/40 is 73/70.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 40/63 × 40 = 360/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
36/40 = 36 × 63/40 × 63 = 2268/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2520 + 2268/2520 = 360 + 2268/2520 = 2628/2520 - 2628/2520 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 9/63 + 36/40 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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