Add 12/40 and 45/63
12/40 + 45/63 is 71/70.
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,
12/40 = 12 × 63/40 × 63 = 756/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
45/63 = 45 × 40/63 × 40 = 1800/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
756/2520 + 1800/2520 = 756 + 1800/2520 = 2556/2520 - 2556/2520 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 12/40 + 45/63 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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