Add 12/63 and 4/40
12/63 + 4/40 is 61/210.
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,
12/63 = 12 × 40/63 × 40 = 480/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
4/40 = 4 × 63/40 × 63 = 252/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2520 + 252/2520 = 480 + 252/2520 = 732/2520 - 732/2520 simplified gives 61/210
- So, 12/63 + 4/40 = 61/210
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