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Add 40/5 and 42/63

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 42/63

40/5 + 42/63 is 26/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    40/5 = 40 × 63/5 × 63 = 2520/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/315 + 210/315 = 2520 + 210/315 = 2730/315
  5. 2730/315 simplified gives 26/3
  6. So, 40/5 + 42/63 = 26/3
    In mixed form: 82/3

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