Add 24/63 and 14/40
24/63 + 14/40 is 307/420.
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,
24/63 = 24 × 40/63 × 40 = 960/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
14/40 = 14 × 63/40 × 63 = 882/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
960/2520 + 882/2520 = 960 + 882/2520 = 1842/2520 - 1842/2520 simplified gives 307/420
- So, 24/63 + 14/40 = 307/420
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