Add 32/63 and 14/40
32/63 + 14/40 is 1081/1260.
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,
32/63 = 32 × 40/63 × 40 = 1280/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
14/40 = 14 × 63/40 × 63 = 882/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/2520 + 882/2520 = 1280 + 882/2520 = 2162/2520 - 2162/2520 simplified gives 1081/1260
- So, 32/63 + 14/40 = 1081/1260
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