Add 3/6 and 40/63
36 + 4063 is 143126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
36 = 3 × 216 × 21 = 63126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
4063 = 40 × 263 × 2 = 80126 - Add the two like fractions:
63126 + 80126 = 63 + 80126 = 143126 - So, 3/6 + 40/63 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117126
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