Add 40/63 and 28/32
40/63 + 28/32 is 761/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
28/32 = 28 × 63/32 × 63 = 1764/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/2016 + 1764/2016 = 1280 + 1764/2016 = 3044/2016 - 3044/2016 simplified gives 761/504
- So, 40/63 + 28/32 = 761/504
In mixed form: 1257/504
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