Add 6/14 and 40/63, Solve 6/14 + 40/63 as a fraction

Add 6/14 and 40/63

6/14 + 40/63 is 67/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
6/14 = 6 × 9/14 × 9 = 54/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126
Add the two like fractions:
54/126 + 80/126 = 54 + 80/126 = 134/126
134/126 simplified gives 67/63
So, 6/14 + 40/63 = 67/63
In mixed form: 14/63

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