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Add 40/81 and 21/63

40/81 + 21/63 is 67/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 63 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   40/81 = 40 × 7/81 × 7 = 280/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
   21/63 = 21 × 9/63 × 9 = 189/567
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/567 + 189/567 = 280 + 189/567 = 469/567
5. 469/567 simplified gives 67/81
6. So, 40/81 + 21/63 = 67/81

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