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Add 10/63 and 40/5

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 8 0/5

10/63 + 40/5 is 514/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    40/5 = 40 × 63/5 × 63 = 2520/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/315 + 2520/315 = 50 + 2520/315 = 2570/315
  5. 2570/315 simplified gives 514/63
  6. So, 10/63 + 40/5 = 514/63
    In mixed form: 810/63

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