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Add 50/63 and 40/75

50/63 + 40/75 is 418/315.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   50/63 = 50 × 25/63 × 25 = 1250/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
   40/75 = 40 × 21/75 × 21 = 840/1575
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1575 + 840/1575 = 1250 + 840/1575 = 2090/1575
5. 2090/1575 simplified gives 418/315
6. So, 50/63 + 40/75 = 418/315
   In mixed form: 1103/315

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