Add 63/40 and 14/63, Solve 1 23/40 + 14/63 as a fraction

Add 63/40 and 14/63

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 14/63

63/40 + 14/63 is 647/360.

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,
63/40 = 63 × 63/40 × 63 = 3969/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
14/63 = 14 × 40/63 × 40 = 560/2520
Add the two like fractions:
3969/2520 + 560/2520 = 3969 + 560/2520 = 4529/2520
4529/2520 simplified gives 647/360
So, 63/40 + 14/63 = 647/360
In mixed form: 1287/360

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