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Add 40/21 and 18/63

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 18/63

40/21 + 18/63 is 46/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   40/21 = 40 × 3/21 × 3 = 120/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   18/63 = 18 × 1/63 × 1 = 18/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/63 + 18/63 = 120 + 18/63 = 138/63
5. 138/63 simplified gives 46/21
6. So, 40/21 + 18/63 = 46/21
   In mixed form: 24/21

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