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Add 40/63 and 24/64

40/63 + 24/64 is 509/504.

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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,
   24/64 = 24 × 63/64 × 63 = 1512/4032
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2560/4032 + 1512/4032 = 2560 + 1512/4032 = 4072/4032
5. 4072/4032 simplified gives 509/504
6. So, 40/63 + 24/64 = 509/504
   In mixed form: 15/504

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