Add 40/6 and 63/72, Solve 6 4/6 + 63/72 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 63/72

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 63/72

40/6 + 63/72 is 181/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
40/6 = 40 × 12/6 × 12 = 480/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
Add the two like fractions:
480/72 + 63/72 = 480 + 63/72 = 543/72
543/72 simplified gives 181/24
So, 40/6 + 63/72 = 181/24
In mixed form: 713/24

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