Add 10/63 and 20/40
10/63 + 20/40 is 83/126.
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,
10/63 = 10 × 40/63 × 40 = 400/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
20/40 = 20 × 63/40 × 63 = 1260/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
400/2520 + 1260/2520 = 400 + 1260/2520 = 1660/2520 - 1660/2520 simplified gives 83/126
- So, 10/63 + 20/40 = 83/126
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/63+20/40 10/63+20/80 30/63+20/40 10/63+60/40 50/63+20/40 70/63+20/40