Add 30/40 and 14/63
30/40 + 14/63 is 35/36.
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,
30/40 = 30 × 63/40 × 63 = 1890/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
14/63 = 14 × 40/63 × 40 = 560/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/2520 + 560/2520 = 1890 + 560/2520 = 2450/2520 - 2450/2520 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 30/40 + 14/63 = 35/36
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