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Add 40/6 and 30/63

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 30/63

40/6 + 30/63 is 50/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    40/6 = 40 × 21/6 × 21 = 840/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/126 + 60/126 = 840 + 60/126 = 900/126
  5. 900/126 simplified gives 50/7
  6. So, 40/6 + 30/63 = 50/7
    In mixed form: 71/7

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