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Add 40/63 and 5/80

40/63 + 5/80 is 703/1008.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
   40/63 = 40 × 80/63 × 80 = 3200/5040
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
   5/80 = 5 × 63/80 × 63 = 315/5040
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3200/5040 + 315/5040 = 3200 + 315/5040 = 3515/5040
5. 3515/5040 simplified gives 703/1008
6. So, 40/63 + 5/80 = 703/1008

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