Add 40/63 and 2/40
40/63 + 2/40 is 863/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
40/63 = 40 × 40/63 × 40 = 1600/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
2/40 = 2 × 63/40 × 63 = 126/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2520 + 126/2520 = 1600 + 126/2520 = 1726/2520 - 1726/2520 simplified gives 863/1260
- So, 40/63 + 2/40 = 863/1260
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