Add 6/63 and 40/14, Solve 6/63 + 2 12/14 as a fraction

Add 6/63 and 40/14

1^st number: 6/63, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

6/63 + 40/14 is 62/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
40/14 = 40 × 9/14 × 9 = 360/126
Add the two like fractions:
12/126 + 360/126 = 12 + 360/126 = 372/126
372/126 simplified gives 62/21
So, 6/63 + 40/14 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21

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