Add 21/9 and 40/63
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 40/63
21/9 + 40/63 is 187/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
21/9 = 21 × 7/9 × 7 = 147/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
40/63 = 40 × 1/63 × 1 = 40/63 - Add the two like fractions:
147/63 + 40/63 = 147 + 40/63 = 187/63 - So, 21/9 + 40/63 = 187/63
In mixed form: 261/63
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