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Add 40/63 and 10/50

40/63 + 10/50 is 263/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    40/63 = 40 × 50/63 × 50 = 2000/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    10/50 = 10 × 63/50 × 63 = 630/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/3150 + 630/3150 = 2000 + 630/3150 = 2630/3150
  5. 2630/3150 simplified gives 263/315
  6. So, 40/63 + 10/50 = 263/315

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