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Add 63/40 and 28/50

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 28/50

63/40 + 28/50 is 427/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   63/40 = 63 × 5/40 × 5 = 315/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   28/50 = 28 × 4/50 × 4 = 112/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/200 + 112/200 = 315 + 112/200 = 427/200
5. So, 63/40 + 28/50 = 427/200
   In mixed form: 227/200

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