Add 40/4 and 1/63, Solve 10 0/4 + 1/63 as a fraction

Add 40/4 and 1/63

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

40/4 + 1/63 is 631/63.

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,
40/4 = 40 × 63/4 × 63 = 2520/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
Add the two like fractions:
2520/252 + 4/252 = 2520 + 4/252 = 2524/252
2524/252 simplified gives 631/63
So, 40/4 + 1/63 = 631/63
In mixed form: 101/63

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