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Add 40/50 and 84/63

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 21/63

40/50 + 84/63 is 32/15.

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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,
   84/63 = 84 × 50/63 × 50 = 4200/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/3150 + 4200/3150 = 2520 + 4200/3150 = 6720/3150
5. 6720/3150 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 40/50 + 84/63 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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