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Add 40/10 and 42/63

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 42/63

40/10 + 42/63 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    40/10 = 40 × 63/10 × 63 = 2520/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/630 + 420/630 = 2520 + 420/630 = 2940/630
  5. 2940/630 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 40/10 + 42/63 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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