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Add 50/63 and 50/40

1^st number: 50/63, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

50/63 + 50/40 is 515/252.

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,
   50/63 = 50 × 40/63 × 40 = 2000/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   50/40 = 50 × 63/40 × 63 = 3150/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/2520 + 3150/2520 = 2000 + 3150/2520 = 5150/2520
5. 5150/2520 simplified gives 515/252
6. So, 50/63 + 50/40 = 515/252
   In mixed form: 211/252

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