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Add 40/63 and 8/50

40/63 + 8/50 is 1252/1575.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   40/63 = 40 × 50/63 × 50 = 2000/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   8/50 = 8 × 63/50 × 63 = 504/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/3150 + 504/3150 = 2000 + 504/3150 = 2504/3150
5. 2504/3150 simplified gives 1252/1575
6. So, 40/63 + 8/50 = 1252/1575

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