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Add 63/81 and 75/40

1^st number: 63/81, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

63/81 + 75/40 is 191/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
   63/81 = 63 × 40/81 × 40 = 2520/3240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
   75/40 = 75 × 81/40 × 81 = 6075/3240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/3240 + 6075/3240 = 2520 + 6075/3240 = 8595/3240
5. 8595/3240 simplified gives 191/72
6. So, 63/81 + 75/40 = 191/72
   In mixed form: 247/72

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