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Add 40/84 and 18/63

40/84 + 18/63 is 16/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   18/63 = 18 × 4/63 × 4 = 72/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/252 + 72/252 = 120 + 72/252 = 192/252
5. 192/252 simplified gives 16/21
6. So, 40/84 + 18/63 = 16/21

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