Add 40/63 and 9/14, Solve 40/63 + 9/14 as a fraction

Add 40/63 and 9/14

40/63 + 9/14 is 23/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
Add the two like fractions:
80/126 + 81/126 = 80 + 81/126 = 161/126
161/126 simplified gives 23/18
So, 40/63 + 9/14 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18

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