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Add 40/63 and 8/56

40/63 + 8/56 is 7/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/504 + 72/504 = 320 + 72/504 = 392/504
5. 392/504 simplified gives 7/9
6. So, 40/63 + 8/56 = 7/9

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