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Add 27/40 and 70/63

1^st number: 27/40, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

27/40 + 70/63 is 643/360.

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,
   27/40 = 27 × 63/40 × 63 = 1701/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   70/63 = 70 × 40/63 × 40 = 2800/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1701/2520 + 2800/2520 = 1701 + 2800/2520 = 4501/2520
5. 4501/2520 simplified gives 643/360
6. So, 27/40 + 70/63 = 643/360
   In mixed form: 1283/360

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