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Add 40/63 and 28/8

1^st number: 40/63, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

40/63 + 28/8 is 521/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 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 8 × 63 = 504,
   28/8 = 28 × 63/8 × 63 = 1764/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/504 + 1764/504 = 320 + 1764/504 = 2084/504
5. 2084/504 simplified gives 521/126
6. So, 40/63 + 28/8 = 521/126
   In mixed form: 417/126

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