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Add 2/63 and 48/40

1^st number: 2/63, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

2/63 + 48/40 is 388/315.

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,
   2/63 = 2 × 40/63 × 40 = 80/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   48/40 = 48 × 63/40 × 63 = 3024/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/2520 + 3024/2520 = 80 + 3024/2520 = 3104/2520
5. 3104/2520 simplified gives 388/315
6. So, 2/63 + 48/40 = 388/315
   In mixed form: 173/315

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