Add 40/63 and 16/24
40/63 + 16/24 is 82/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
16/24 = 16 × 21/24 × 21 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
320/504 + 336/504 = 320 + 336/504 = 656/504 - 656/504 simplified gives 82/63
- So, 40/63 + 16/24 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63
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