Add 6/14 and 40/45, Solve 6/14 + 40/45 as a fraction

Add 6/14 and 40/45

6/14 + 40/45 is 83/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
6/14 = 6 × 45/14 × 45 = 270/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
40/45 = 40 × 14/45 × 14 = 560/630
Add the two like fractions:
270/630 + 560/630 = 270 + 560/630 = 830/630
830/630 simplified gives 83/63
So, 6/14 + 40/45 = 83/63
In mixed form: 120/63

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