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Add 90/63 and 10/40

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 10/40

90/63 + 10/40 is 47/28.

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,
    90/63 = 90 × 40/63 × 40 = 3600/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    10/40 = 10 × 63/40 × 63 = 630/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/2520 + 630/2520 = 3600 + 630/2520 = 4230/2520
  5. 4230/2520 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 90/63 + 10/40 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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