Add 15/40 and 14/63
15/40 + 14/63 is 43/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
15/40 = 15 × 63/40 × 63 = 945/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
14/63 = 14 × 40/63 × 40 = 560/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
945/2520 + 560/2520 = 945 + 560/2520 = 1505/2520 - 1505/2520 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 15/40 + 14/63 = 43/72
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