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Add 40/63 and 80/18

1^st number: 40/63, 2^nd number: 4 8/18

40/63 + 80/18 is 320/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   80/18 = 80 × 7/18 × 7 = 560/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/126 + 560/126 = 80 + 560/126 = 640/126
5. 640/126 simplified gives 320/63
6. So, 40/63 + 80/18 = 320/63
   In mixed form: 55/63

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