Add 16/40 and 20/63
16/40 + 20/63 is 226/315.
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,
16/40 = 16 × 63/40 × 63 = 1008/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
20/63 = 20 × 40/63 × 40 = 800/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/2520 + 800/2520 = 1008 + 800/2520 = 1808/2520 - 1808/2520 simplified gives 226/315
- So, 16/40 + 20/63 = 226/315
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