Add 2/8 and 40/63
2/8 + 40/63 is 223/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
2/8 = 2 × 63/8 × 63 = 126/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504 - Add the two like fractions:
126/504 + 320/504 = 126 + 320/504 = 446/504 - 446/504 simplified gives 223/252
- So, 2/8 + 40/63 = 223/252
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