Add 36/40 and 10/63
36/40 + 10/63 is 667/630.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 63/40 × 63 = 2268/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
10/63 = 10 × 40/63 × 40 = 400/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/2520 + 400/2520 = 2268 + 400/2520 = 2668/2520 - 2668/2520 simplified gives 667/630
- So, 36/40 + 10/63 = 667/630
In mixed form: 137/630
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