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Add 2/40 and 63/49

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

2/40 + 63/49 is 187/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   2/40 = 2 × 49/40 × 49 = 98/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   63/49 = 63 × 40/49 × 40 = 2520/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/1960 + 2520/1960 = 98 + 2520/1960 = 2618/1960
5. 2618/1960 simplified gives 187/140
6. So, 2/40 + 63/49 = 187/140
   In mixed form: 147/140

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