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Add 40/4 and 32/63

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 32/63

40/4 + 32/63 is 662/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    40/4 = 40 × 63/4 × 63 = 2520/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    32/63 = 32 × 4/63 × 4 = 128/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/252 + 128/252 = 2520 + 128/252 = 2648/252
  5. 2648/252 simplified gives 662/63
  6. So, 40/4 + 32/63 = 662/63
    In mixed form: 1032/63

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