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Add 24/6 and 63/40

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 23/40

24/6 + 63/40 is 223/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    24/6 = 24 × 20/6 × 20 = 480/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/120 + 189/120 = 480 + 189/120 = 669/120
  5. 669/120 simplified gives 223/40
  6. So, 24/6 + 63/40 = 223/40
    In mixed form: 523/40

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