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Add 40/25 and 16/63

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 16/63

40/25 + 16/63 is 584/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    40/25 = 40 × 63/25 × 63 = 2520/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    16/63 = 16 × 25/63 × 25 = 400/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1575 + 400/1575 = 2520 + 400/1575 = 2920/1575
  5. 2920/1575 simplified gives 584/315
  6. So, 40/25 + 16/63 = 584/315
    In mixed form: 1269/315

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