Add 8/63 and 6/40
8/63 + 6/40 is 349/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/63 = 8 × 40/63 × 40 = 320/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
6/40 = 6 × 63/40 × 63 = 378/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
320/2520 + 378/2520 = 320 + 378/2520 = 698/2520 - 698/2520 simplified gives 349/1260
- So, 8/63 + 6/40 = 349/1260
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