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Add 6/2 and 40/63

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 40/63

6/2 + 40/63 is 229/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    6/2 = 6 × 63/2 × 63 = 378/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/126 + 80/126 = 378 + 80/126 = 458/126
  5. 458/126 simplified gives 229/63
  6. So, 6/2 + 40/63 = 229/63
    In mixed form: 340/63

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