Add 40/63 and 36/64
40/63 + 36/64 is 1207/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
40/63 = 40 × 64/63 × 64 = 2560/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
36/64 = 36 × 63/64 × 63 = 2268/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/4032 + 2268/4032 = 2560 + 2268/4032 = 4828/4032 - 4828/4032 simplified gives 1207/1008
- So, 40/63 + 36/64 = 1207/1008
In mixed form: 1199/1008
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