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Add 63/84 and 5/40

63/84 + 5/40 is 7/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   63/84 = 63 × 10/84 × 10 = 630/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   5/40 = 5 × 21/40 × 21 = 105/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/840 + 105/840 = 630 + 105/840 = 735/840
5. 735/840 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 63/84 + 5/40 = 7/8

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