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Add 40/63 and 20/64

40/63 + 20/64 is 955/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   40/63 = 40 × 64/63 × 64 = 2560/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   20/64 = 20 × 63/64 × 63 = 1260/4032
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2560/4032 + 1260/4032 = 2560 + 1260/4032 = 3820/4032
5. 3820/4032 simplified gives 955/1008
6. So, 40/63 + 20/64 = 955/1008

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