Add 5/35 and 40/63
5/35 + 40/63 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
40/63 = 40 × 5/63 × 5 = 200/315 - Add the two like fractions:
45/315 + 200/315 = 45 + 200/315 = 245/315 - 245/315 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 5/35 + 40/63 = 7/9
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