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Add 24/63 and 7/40

24/63 + 7/40 is 467/840.

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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,
   24/63 = 24 × 40/63 × 40 = 960/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   7/40 = 7 × 63/40 × 63 = 441/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/2520 + 441/2520 = 960 + 441/2520 = 1401/2520
5. 1401/2520 simplified gives 467/840
6. So, 24/63 + 7/40 = 467/840

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