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Add 24/40 and 75/63

1^st number: 24/40, 2^nd number: 1 12/63

24/40 + 75/63 is 188/105.

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,
   24/40 = 24 × 63/40 × 63 = 1512/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   75/63 = 75 × 40/63 × 40 = 3000/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/2520 + 3000/2520 = 1512 + 3000/2520 = 4512/2520
5. 4512/2520 simplified gives 188/105
6. So, 24/40 + 75/63 = 188/105
   In mixed form: 183/105

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