Add 20/7 and 40/63
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 40/63
20/7 + 40/63 is 220/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
20/7 = 20 × 9/7 × 9 = 180/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
40/63 = 40 × 1/63 × 1 = 40/63 - Add the two like fractions:
180/63 + 40/63 = 180 + 40/63 = 220/63 - So, 20/7 + 40/63 = 220/63
In mixed form: 331/63
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