Add 2/40 and 4/63
2/40 + 4/63 is 143/1260.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 63/40 × 63 = 126/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
4/63 = 4 × 40/63 × 40 = 160/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
126/2520 + 160/2520 = 126 + 160/2520 = 286/2520 - 286/2520 simplified gives 143/1260
- So, 2/40 + 4/63 = 143/1260
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