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Add 5/63 and 35/40

5/63 + 35/40 is 481/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   5/63 = 5 × 40/63 × 40 = 200/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   35/40 = 35 × 63/40 × 63 = 2205/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/2520 + 2205/2520 = 200 + 2205/2520 = 2405/2520
5. 2405/2520 simplified gives 481/504
6. So, 5/63 + 35/40 = 481/504

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