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Add 40/63 and 28/24

1^st number: 40/63, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

40/63 + 28/24 is 227/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   28/24 = 28 × 21/24 × 21 = 588/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/504 + 588/504 = 320 + 588/504 = 908/504
5. 908/504 simplified gives 227/126
6. So, 40/63 + 28/24 = 227/126
   In mixed form: 1101/126

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