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Add 35/40 and 63/15

1^st number: 35/40, 2^nd number: 4 3/15

35/40 + 63/15 is 203/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   63/15 = 63 × 8/15 × 8 = 504/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/120 + 504/120 = 105 + 504/120 = 609/120
5. 609/120 simplified gives 203/40
6. So, 35/40 + 63/15 = 203/40
   In mixed form: 53/40

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