Add 40/63 and 10/14
40/63 + 10/14 is 85/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
80/126 + 90/126 = 80 + 90/126 = 170/126 - 170/126 simplified gives 85/63
- So, 40/63 + 10/14 = 85/63
In mixed form: 122/63
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