Add 40/63 and 18/28
40/63 + 18/28 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
160/252 + 162/252 = 160 + 162/252 = 322/252 - 322/252 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 40/63 + 18/28 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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