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Add 5/16 and 40/63

5/16 + 40/63 is 955/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   5/16 = 5 × 63/16 × 63 = 315/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   40/63 = 40 × 16/63 × 16 = 640/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/1008 + 640/1008 = 315 + 640/1008 = 955/1008
5. So, 5/16 + 40/63 = 955/1008

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