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Add 42/4 and 40/63

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 40/63

42/4 + 40/63 is 1403/126.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    42/4 = 42 × 63/4 × 63 = 2646/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/252 + 160/252 = 2646 + 160/252 = 2806/252
  5. 2806/252 simplified gives 1403/126
  6. So, 42/4 + 40/63 = 1403/126
    In mixed form: 1117/126

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