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Add 40/63 and 45/90

40/63 + 45/90 is 143/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    40/63 = 40 × 10/63 × 10 = 400/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/630 + 315/630 = 400 + 315/630 = 715/630
  5. 715/630 simplified gives 143/126
  6. So, 40/63 + 45/90 = 143/126
    In mixed form: 117/126

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