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Add 6/4 and 40/63

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

6/4 + 40/63 is 269/126.

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,
    6/4 = 6 × 63/4 × 63 = 378/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/252 + 160/252 = 378 + 160/252 = 538/252
  5. 538/252 simplified gives 269/126
  6. So, 6/4 + 40/63 = 269/126
    In mixed form: 217/126

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