Add 16/40 and 3/63
16/40 + 3/63 is 47/105.
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,
3/63 = 3 × 40/63 × 40 = 120/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/2520 + 120/2520 = 1008 + 120/2520 = 1128/2520 - 1128/2520 simplified gives 47/105
- So, 16/40 + 3/63 = 47/105
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