Add 40/63 and 12/16, Solve 40/63 + 12/16 as a fraction

Add 40/63 and 12/16

40/63 + 12/16 is 349/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
40/63 = 40 × 16/63 × 16 = 640/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
12/16 = 12 × 63/16 × 63 = 756/1008
Add the two like fractions:
640/1008 + 756/1008 = 640 + 756/1008 = 1396/1008
1396/1008 simplified gives 349/252
So, 40/63 + 12/16 = 349/252
In mixed form: 197/252

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