Add 6/32 and 40/63
6/32 + 40/63 is 829/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
6/32 = 6 × 63/32 × 63 = 378/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
378/2016 + 1280/2016 = 378 + 1280/2016 = 1658/2016 - 1658/2016 simplified gives 829/1008
- So, 6/32 + 40/63 = 829/1008
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