Add 6/40 and 4/63
6/40 + 4/63 is 269/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
6/40 = 6 × 63/40 × 63 = 378/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
4/63 = 4 × 40/63 × 40 = 160/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
378/2520 + 160/2520 = 378 + 160/2520 = 538/2520 - 538/2520 simplified gives 269/1260
- So, 6/40 + 4/63 = 269/1260
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