Add 60/63 and 35/40, Solve 60/63 + 35/40 as a fraction

Add 60/63 and 35/40

60/63 + 35/40 is 307/168.

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,
35/40 = 35 × 63/40 × 63 = 2205/2520
Add the two like fractions:
2400/2520 + 2205/2520 = 2400 + 2205/2520 = 4605/2520
4605/2520 simplified gives 307/168
So, 60/63 + 35/40 = 307/168
In mixed form: 1139/168

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