Add 9/40 and 7/63
9/40 + 7/63 is 121/360.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 63/40 × 63 = 567/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
7/63 = 7 × 40/63 × 40 = 280/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
567/2520 + 280/2520 = 567 + 280/2520 = 847/2520 - 847/2520 simplified gives 121/360
- So, 9/40 + 7/63 = 121/360
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