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Add 35/63 and 40/18

1^st number: 35/63, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

35/63 + 40/18 is 25/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/126 + 280/126 = 70 + 280/126 = 350/126
5. 350/126 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 35/63 + 40/18 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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