Add 40/45 and 12/63
40/45 + 12/63 is 68/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 60/315 = 280 + 60/315 = 340/315 - 340/315 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 40/45 + 12/63 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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