Add 24/63 and 28/40
24/63 + 28/40 is 227/210.
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,
28/40 = 28 × 63/40 × 63 = 1764/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
960/2520 + 1764/2520 = 960 + 1764/2520 = 2724/2520 - 2724/2520 simplified gives 227/210
- So, 24/63 + 28/40 = 227/210
In mixed form: 117/210
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