Add 6/40 and 63/30, Solve 6/40 + 2 3/30 as a fraction

Add 6/40 and 63/30

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

6/40 + 63/30 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
63/30 = 63 × 4/30 × 4 = 252/120
Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 252/120 = 18 + 252/120 = 270/120
270/120 simplified gives 9/4
So, 6/40 + 63/30 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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