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Add 15/63 and 50/40

1^st number: 15/63, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

15/63 + 50/40 is 125/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   15/63 = 15 × 40/63 × 40 = 600/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   50/40 = 50 × 63/40 × 63 = 3150/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/2520 + 3150/2520 = 600 + 3150/2520 = 3750/2520
5. 3750/2520 simplified gives 125/84
6. So, 15/63 + 50/40 = 125/84
   In mixed form: 141/84

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