Add 40/18 and 6/63, Solve 2 4/18 + 6/63 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 6/63

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 6/63

40/18 + 6/63 is 146/63.

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,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
Add the two like fractions:
280/126 + 12/126 = 280 + 12/126 = 292/126
292/126 simplified gives 146/63
So, 40/18 + 6/63 = 146/63
In mixed form: 220/63

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