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Add 40/14 and 84/63

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 1 21/63

40/14 + 84/63 is 88/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   40/14 = 40 × 9/14 × 9 = 360/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   84/63 = 84 × 2/63 × 2 = 168/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/126 + 168/126 = 360 + 168/126 = 528/126
5. 528/126 simplified gives 88/21
6. So, 40/14 + 84/63 = 88/21
   In mixed form: 44/21

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