Add 5/63 and 30/40
5/63 + 30/40 is 209/252.
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,
30/40 = 30 × 63/40 × 63 = 1890/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2520 + 1890/2520 = 200 + 1890/2520 = 2090/2520 - 2090/2520 simplified gives 209/252
- So, 5/63 + 30/40 = 209/252
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