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Add 40/35 and 16/63

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 16/63

40/35 + 16/63 is 88/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/315 + 80/315 = 360 + 80/315 = 440/315
5. 440/315 simplified gives 88/63
6. So, 40/35 + 16/63 = 88/63
   In mixed form: 125/63

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