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Add 49/81 and 40/63

49/81 + 40/63 is 703/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    49/81 = 49 × 7/81 × 7 = 343/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
    40/63 = 40 × 9/63 × 9 = 360/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/567 + 360/567 = 343 + 360/567 = 703/567
  5. So, 49/81 + 40/63 = 703/567
    In mixed form: 1136/567

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