Add 5/63 and 16/40
5/63 + 16/40 is 151/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
5/63 = 5 × 40/63 × 40 = 200/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
16/40 = 16 × 63/40 × 63 = 1008/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2520 + 1008/2520 = 200 + 1008/2520 = 1208/2520 - 1208/2520 simplified gives 151/315
- So, 5/63 + 16/40 = 151/315
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