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Add 28/63 and 25/40

28/63 + 25/40 is 77/72.

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,
    28/63 = 28 × 40/63 × 40 = 1120/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    25/40 = 25 × 63/40 × 63 = 1575/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/2520 + 1575/2520 = 1120 + 1575/2520 = 2695/2520
  5. 2695/2520 simplified gives 77/72
  6. So, 28/63 + 25/40 = 77/72
    In mixed form: 15/72

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