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Add 2/63 and 40/4

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 10 0/4

2/63 + 40/4 is 632/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    40/4 = 40 × 63/4 × 63 = 2520/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/252 + 2520/252 = 8 + 2520/252 = 2528/252
  5. 2528/252 simplified gives 632/63
  6. So, 2/63 + 40/4 = 632/63
    In mixed form: 102/63

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