Add 60/63 and 10/40
60/63 + 10/40 is 101/84.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 40/63 × 40 = 2400/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
10/40 = 10 × 63/40 × 63 = 630/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/2520 + 630/2520 = 2400 + 630/2520 = 3030/2520 - 3030/2520 simplified gives 101/84
- So, 60/63 + 10/40 = 101/84
In mixed form: 117/84
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