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Add 63/40 and 1/6

1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 1/6

63/40 + 1/6 is 209/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    1/6 = 1 × 20/6 × 20 = 20/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/120 + 20/120 = 189 + 20/120 = 209/120
  5. So, 63/40 + 1/6 = 209/120
    In mixed form: 189/120

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