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Add 63/7 and 2/40

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 2/40

63/7 + 2/40 is 181/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    63/7 = 63 × 40/7 × 40 = 2520/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/280 + 14/280 = 2520 + 14/280 = 2534/280
  5. 2534/280 simplified gives 181/20
  6. So, 63/7 + 2/40 = 181/20
    In mixed form: 91/20

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