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Add 40/63 and 8/16

40/63 + 8/16 is 143/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 16 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 16 × 63 = 1008,
    8/16 = 8 × 63/16 × 63 = 504/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/1008 + 504/1008 = 640 + 504/1008 = 1144/1008
  5. 1144/1008 simplified gives 143/126
  6. So, 40/63 + 8/16 = 143/126
    In mixed form: 117/126

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