Add 12/63 and 40/6, Solve 12/63 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 12/63 and 40/6

1^st number: 12/63, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

12/63 + 40/6 is 48/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
40/6 = 40 × 21/6 × 21 = 840/126
Add the two like fractions:
24/126 + 840/126 = 24 + 840/126 = 864/126
864/126 simplified gives 48/7
So, 12/63 + 40/6 = 48/7
In mixed form: 66/7

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