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Add 28/63 and 40/49

28/63 + 40/49 is 556/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    28/63 = 28 × 7/63 × 7 = 196/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    40/49 = 40 × 9/49 × 9 = 360/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/441 + 360/441 = 196 + 360/441 = 556/441
  5. So, 28/63 + 40/49 = 556/441
    In mixed form: 1115/441

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