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Add 14/42 and 40/63

14/42 + 40/63 is 61/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   14/42 = 14 × 3/42 × 3 = 42/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/126 + 80/126 = 42 + 80/126 = 122/126
5. 122/126 simplified gives 61/63
6. So, 14/42 + 40/63 = 61/63

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