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Add 40/63 and 90/4

1st number: 40/63, 2nd number: 22 2/4

40/63 + 90/4 is 2915/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    90/4 = 90 × 63/4 × 63 = 5670/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/252 + 5670/252 = 160 + 5670/252 = 5830/252
  5. 5830/252 simplified gives 2915/126
  6. So, 40/63 + 90/4 = 2915/126
    In mixed form: 2317/126

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