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Add 40/25 and 24/63

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 24/63

40/25 + 24/63 is 208/105.

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,
    24/63 = 24 × 25/63 × 25 = 600/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1575 + 600/1575 = 2520 + 600/1575 = 3120/1575
  5. 3120/1575 simplified gives 208/105
  6. So, 40/25 + 24/63 = 208/105
    In mixed form: 1103/105

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