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Add 40/63 and 90/40

1st number: 40/63, 2nd number: 2 10/40

40/63 + 90/40 is 727/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    40/63 = 40 × 40/63 × 40 = 1600/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    90/40 = 90 × 63/40 × 63 = 5670/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/2520 + 5670/2520 = 1600 + 5670/2520 = 7270/2520
  5. 7270/2520 simplified gives 727/252
  6. So, 40/63 + 90/40 = 727/252
    In mixed form: 2223/252

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