Add 36/4 and 40/63, Solve 9 0/4 + 40/63 as a fraction

Add 36/4 and 40/63

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/63

36/4 + 40/63 is 607/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
36/4 = 36 × 63/4 × 63 = 2268/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252
Add the two like fractions:
2268/252 + 160/252 = 2268 + 160/252 = 2428/252
2428/252 simplified gives 607/63
So, 36/4 + 40/63 = 607/63
In mixed form: 940/63

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