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Add 40/63 and 24/16

1^st number: 40/63, 2^nd number: 1 8/16

40/63 + 24/16 is 269/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   40/63 = 40 × 16/63 × 16 = 640/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   24/16 = 24 × 63/16 × 63 = 1512/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/1008 + 1512/1008 = 640 + 1512/1008 = 2152/1008
5. 2152/1008 simplified gives 269/126
6. So, 40/63 + 24/16 = 269/126
   In mixed form: 217/126

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