Add 14/40 and 2/63
14/40 + 2/63 is 481/1260.
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,
14/40 = 14 × 63/40 × 63 = 882/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
2/63 = 2 × 40/63 × 40 = 80/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
882/2520 + 80/2520 = 882 + 80/2520 = 962/2520 - 962/2520 simplified gives 481/1260
- So, 14/40 + 2/63 = 481/1260
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