Add 14/63 and 20/40
14/63 + 20/40 is 13/18.
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,
14/63 = 14 × 40/63 × 40 = 560/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
20/40 = 20 × 63/40 × 63 = 1260/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
560/2520 + 1260/2520 = 560 + 1260/2520 = 1820/2520 - 1820/2520 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 14/63 + 20/40 = 13/18
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