Add 2/63 and 4/40
2/63 + 4/40 is 83/630.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 40/63 × 40 = 80/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
4/40 = 4 × 63/40 × 63 = 252/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
80/2520 + 252/2520 = 80 + 252/2520 = 332/2520 - 332/2520 simplified gives 83/630
- So, 2/63 + 4/40 = 83/630
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