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Add 40/63 and 4/48

40/63 + 4/48 is 181/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   40/63 = 40 × 16/63 × 16 = 640/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   4/48 = 4 × 21/48 × 21 = 84/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/1008 + 84/1008 = 640 + 84/1008 = 724/1008
5. 724/1008 simplified gives 181/252
6. So, 40/63 + 4/48 = 181/252

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