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Add 40/63 and 28/20

1^st number: 40/63, 2^nd number: 1 8/20

40/63 + 28/20 is 641/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   40/63 = 40 × 20/63 × 20 = 800/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
   28/20 = 28 × 63/20 × 63 = 1764/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/1260 + 1764/1260 = 800 + 1764/1260 = 2564/1260
5. 2564/1260 simplified gives 641/315
6. So, 40/63 + 28/20 = 641/315
   In mixed form: 211/315

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