Add 40/72 and 49/63
40/72 + 49/63 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504 - Add the two like fractions:
280/504 + 392/504 = 280 + 392/504 = 672/504 - 672/504 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 40/72 + 49/63 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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