Add 16/63 and 8/40
16/63 + 8/40 is 143/315.
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,
16/63 = 16 × 40/63 × 40 = 640/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
8/40 = 8 × 63/40 × 63 = 504/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
640/2520 + 504/2520 = 640 + 504/2520 = 1144/2520 - 1144/2520 simplified gives 143/315
- So, 16/63 + 8/40 = 143/315
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