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Add 1/16 and 63/40

1^st number: 1/16, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

1/16 + 63/40 is 131/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   63/40 = 63 × 2/40 × 2 = 126/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/80 + 126/80 = 5 + 126/80 = 131/80
5. So, 1/16 + 63/40 = 131/80
   In mixed form: 151/80

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