Add 2/4 and 40/63
2/4 + 40/63 is 143/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 160/252 = 126 + 160/252 = 286/252 - 286/252 simplified gives 143/126
- So, 2/4 + 40/63 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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