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Add 40/24 and 49/63

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 49/63

40/24 + 49/63 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/504 + 392/504 = 840 + 392/504 = 1232/504
5. 1232/504 simplified gives 22/9
6. So, 40/24 + 49/63 = 22/9
   In mixed form: 24/9

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