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Add 63/40 and 24/42

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 24/42

63/40 + 24/42 is 601/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   63/40 = 63 × 21/40 × 21 = 1323/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   24/42 = 24 × 20/42 × 20 = 480/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/840 + 480/840 = 1323 + 480/840 = 1803/840
5. 1803/840 simplified gives 601/280
6. So, 63/40 + 24/42 = 601/280
   In mixed form: 241/280

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