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Add 36/14 and 40/63

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 40/63

36/14 + 40/63 is 202/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    36/14 = 36 × 9/14 × 9 = 324/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/126 + 80/126 = 324 + 80/126 = 404/126
  5. 404/126 simplified gives 202/63
  6. So, 36/14 + 40/63 = 202/63
    In mixed form: 313/63

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