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Add 42/8 and 40/63

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 40/63

42/8 + 40/63 is 1483/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    42/8 = 42 × 63/8 × 63 = 2646/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/504 + 320/504 = 2646 + 320/504 = 2966/504
  5. 2966/504 simplified gives 1483/252
  6. So, 42/8 + 40/63 = 1483/252
    In mixed form: 5223/252

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