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Add 40/24 and 25/63

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 25/63

40/24 + 25/63 is 130/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   40/24 = 40 × 21/24 × 21 = 840/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/504 + 200/504 = 840 + 200/504 = 1040/504
5. 1040/504 simplified gives 130/63
6. So, 40/24 + 25/63 = 130/63
   In mixed form: 24/63

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