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Add 40/6 and 63/7

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 9 0/7

40/6 + 63/7 is 47/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    40/6 = 40 × 7/6 × 7 = 280/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    63/7 = 63 × 6/7 × 6 = 378/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/42 + 378/42 = 280 + 378/42 = 658/42
  5. 658/42 simplified gives 47/3
  6. So, 40/6 + 63/7 = 47/3
    In mixed form: 152/3

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