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Add 63/40 and 24/70

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 24/70

63/40 + 24/70 is 537/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/280 + 96/280 = 441 + 96/280 = 537/280
5. So, 63/40 + 24/70 = 537/280
   In mixed form: 1257/280

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