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Add 15/40 and 70/63

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

15/40 + 70/63 is 107/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   15/40 = 15 × 63/40 × 63 = 945/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   70/63 = 70 × 40/63 × 40 = 2800/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/2520 + 2800/2520 = 945 + 2800/2520 = 3745/2520
5. 3745/2520 simplified gives 107/72
6. So, 15/40 + 70/63 = 107/72
   In mixed form: 135/72

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