Add 63/6 and 2/40, Solve 10 3/6 + 2/40 as a fraction

Add 63/6 and 2/40

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 2/40

63/6 + 2/40 is 211/20.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
63/6 = 63 × 20/6 × 20 = 1260/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
Add the two like fractions:
1260/120 + 6/120 = 1260 + 6/120 = 1266/120
1266/120 simplified gives 211/20
So, 63/6 + 2/40 = 211/20
In mixed form: 1011/20

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