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Add 40/8 and 8/63

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 8/63

40/8 + 8/63 is 323/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    40/8 = 40 × 63/8 × 63 = 2520/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/504 + 64/504 = 2520 + 64/504 = 2584/504
  5. 2584/504 simplified gives 323/63
  6. So, 40/8 + 8/63 = 323/63
    In mixed form: 58/63

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