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Add 40/63 and 12/24

40/63 + 12/24 is 143/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   12/24 = 12 × 21/24 × 21 = 252/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/504 + 252/504 = 320 + 252/504 = 572/504
5. 572/504 simplified gives 143/126
6. So, 40/63 + 12/24 = 143/126
   In mixed form: 117/126

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