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Add 40/25 and 42/63

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 42/63

40/25 + 42/63 is 34/15.

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,
   42/63 = 42 × 25/63 × 25 = 1050/1575
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1575 + 1050/1575 = 2520 + 1050/1575 = 3570/1575
5. 3570/1575 simplified gives 34/15
6. So, 40/25 + 42/63 = 34/15
   In mixed form: 24/15

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