Add 60/63 and 40/64
60/63 + 40/64 is 265/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
60/63 = 60 × 64/63 × 64 = 3840/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
40/64 = 40 × 63/64 × 63 = 2520/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/4032 + 2520/4032 = 3840 + 2520/4032 = 6360/4032 - 6360/4032 simplified gives 265/168
- So, 60/63 + 40/64 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168
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