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Add 63/49 and 8/40

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 8/40

63/49 + 8/40 is 52/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   63/49 = 63 × 40/49 × 40 = 2520/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   8/40 = 8 × 49/40 × 49 = 392/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1960 + 392/1960 = 2520 + 392/1960 = 2912/1960
5. 2912/1960 simplified gives 52/35
6. So, 63/49 + 8/40 = 52/35
   In mixed form: 117/35

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