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Add 40/63 and 24/50

40/63 + 24/50 is 1756/1575.

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,
    24/50 = 24 × 63/50 × 63 = 1512/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/3150 + 1512/3150 = 2000 + 1512/3150 = 3512/3150
  5. 3512/3150 simplified gives 1756/1575
  6. So, 40/63 + 24/50 = 1756/1575
    In mixed form: 1181/1575

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