Add 7/40 and 6/63
7/40 + 6/63 is 227/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/40 = 7 × 63/40 × 63 = 441/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
6/63 = 6 × 40/63 × 40 = 240/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
441/2520 + 240/2520 = 441 + 240/2520 = 681/2520 - 681/2520 simplified gives 227/840
- So, 7/40 + 6/63 = 227/840
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