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Add 40/63 and 4/40

40/63 + 4/40 is 463/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    40/63 = 40 × 40/63 × 40 = 1600/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    4/40 = 4 × 63/40 × 63 = 252/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/2520 + 252/2520 = 1600 + 252/2520 = 1852/2520
  5. 1852/2520 simplified gives 463/630
  6. So, 40/63 + 4/40 = 463/630

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