Add 40/63 and 12/64
40/63 + 12/64 is 829/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
40/63 = 40 × 64/63 × 64 = 2560/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
12/64 = 12 × 63/64 × 63 = 756/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/4032 + 756/4032 = 2560 + 756/4032 = 3316/4032 - 3316/4032 simplified gives 829/1008
- So, 40/63 + 12/64 = 829/1008
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/63+12/64 40/63+24/64 40/63+36/64 40/63+60/64 40/63+84/64