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Add 40/50 and 5/63

40/50 + 5/63 is 277/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    40/50 = 40 × 63/50 × 63 = 2520/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/3150 + 250/3150 = 2520 + 250/3150 = 2770/3150
  5. 2770/3150 simplified gives 277/315
  6. So, 40/50 + 5/63 = 277/315

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