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Add 63/40 and 42/56

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 42/56

63/40 + 42/56 is 93/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
   42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/280 + 210/280 = 441 + 210/280 = 651/280
5. 651/280 simplified gives 93/40
6. So, 63/40 + 42/56 = 93/40
   In mixed form: 213/40

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