Add 40/18 and 16/63, Solve 2 4/18 + 16/63 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 16/63

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 16/63

40/18 + 16/63 is 52/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126
Add the two like fractions:
280/126 + 32/126 = 280 + 32/126 = 312/126
312/126 simplified gives 52/21
So, 40/18 + 16/63 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21

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