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Add 1/7 and 63/40

1^st number: 1/7, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

1/7 + 63/40 is 481/280.

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,
   1/7 = 1 × 40/7 × 40 = 40/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/280 + 441/280 = 40 + 441/280 = 481/280
5. So, 1/7 + 63/40 = 481/280
   In mixed form: 1201/280

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