Add 63/14 and 10/40, Solve 4 7/14 + 10/40 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 10/40

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 10/40

63/14 + 10/40 is 19/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
63/14 = 63 × 20/14 × 20 = 1260/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280
Add the two like fractions:
1260/280 + 70/280 = 1260 + 70/280 = 1330/280
1330/280 simplified gives 19/4
So, 63/14 + 10/40 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4

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