Add 1/63 and 40/14, Solve 1/63 + 2 12/14 as a fraction

Add 1/63 and 40/14

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

1/63 + 40/14 is 181/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
40/14 = 40 × 9/14 × 9 = 360/126
Add the two like fractions:
2/126 + 360/126 = 2 + 360/126 = 362/126
362/126 simplified gives 181/63
So, 1/63 + 40/14 = 181/63
In mixed form: 255/63

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