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Add 40/32 and 49/63

1^st number: 1 8/32, 2^nd number: 49/63

40/32 + 49/63 is 73/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   40/32 = 40 × 63/32 × 63 = 2520/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   49/63 = 49 × 32/63 × 32 = 1568/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/2016 + 1568/2016 = 2520 + 1568/2016 = 4088/2016
5. 4088/2016 simplified gives 73/36
6. So, 40/32 + 49/63 = 73/36
   In mixed form: 21/36

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