Add 40/63 and 12/70
40/63 + 12/70 is 254/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
40/63 = 40 × 10/63 × 10 = 400/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630 - Add the two like fractions:
400/630 + 108/630 = 400 + 108/630 = 508/630 - 508/630 simplified gives 254/315
- So, 40/63 + 12/70 = 254/315
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