Add 40/63 and 16/10, Solve 40/63 + 1 6/10 as a fraction

Add 40/63 and 16/10

1^st number: 40/63, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

40/63 + 16/10 is 704/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 10 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 10 × 63 = 630,
16/10 = 16 × 63/10 × 63 = 1008/630
Add the two like fractions:
400/630 + 1008/630 = 400 + 1008/630 = 1408/630
1408/630 simplified gives 704/315
So, 40/63 + 16/10 = 704/315
In mixed form: 274/315

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