Add 2/63 and 40/54
2/63 + 40/54 is 146/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
2/63 = 2 × 6/63 × 6 = 12/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
40/54 = 40 × 7/54 × 7 = 280/378 - Add the two like fractions:
12/378 + 280/378 = 12 + 280/378 = 292/378 - 292/378 simplified gives 146/189
- So, 2/63 + 40/54 = 146/189
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