Add 40/49 and 16/63
40/49 + 16/63 is 472/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
40/49 = 40 × 9/49 × 9 = 360/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
16/63 = 16 × 7/63 × 7 = 112/441 - Add the two like fractions:
360/441 + 112/441 = 360 + 112/441 = 472/441 - So, 40/49 + 16/63 = 472/441
In mixed form: 131/441
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