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Add 2/40 and 7/63

2/40 + 7/63 is 29/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    2/40 = 2 × 63/40 × 63 = 126/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    7/63 = 7 × 40/63 × 40 = 280/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/2520 + 280/2520 = 126 + 280/2520 = 406/2520
  5. 406/2520 simplified gives 29/180
  6. So, 2/40 + 7/63 = 29/180

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