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Add 36/63 and 10/40

36/63 + 10/40 is 23/28.

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,
   36/63 = 36 × 40/63 × 40 = 1440/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   10/40 = 10 × 63/40 × 63 = 630/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/2520 + 630/2520 = 1440 + 630/2520 = 2070/2520
5. 2070/2520 simplified gives 23/28
6. So, 36/63 + 10/40 = 23/28

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