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Add 2/63 and 84/40

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 2 4/40

2/63 + 84/40 is 1343/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    2/63 = 2 × 40/63 × 40 = 80/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    84/40 = 84 × 63/40 × 63 = 5292/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/2520 + 5292/2520 = 80 + 5292/2520 = 5372/2520
  5. 5372/2520 simplified gives 1343/630
  6. So, 2/63 + 84/40 = 1343/630
    In mixed form: 283/630

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