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Add 40/18 and 8/63

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 8/63

40/18 + 8/63 is 148/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/126 + 16/126 = 280 + 16/126 = 296/126
  5. 296/126 simplified gives 148/63
  6. So, 40/18 + 8/63 = 148/63
    In mixed form: 222/63

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