Add 40/63 and 30/84
40/63 + 30/84 is 125/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
30/84 = 30 × 3/84 × 3 = 90/252 - Add the two like fractions:
160/252 + 90/252 = 160 + 90/252 = 250/252 - 250/252 simplified gives 125/126
- So, 40/63 + 30/84 = 125/126
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