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Add 64/40 and 1/63

1st number: 1 24/40, 2nd number: 1/63

64/40 + 1/63 is 509/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    64/40 = 64 × 63/40 × 63 = 4032/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    1/63 = 1 × 40/63 × 40 = 40/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/2520 + 40/2520 = 4032 + 40/2520 = 4072/2520
  5. 4072/2520 simplified gives 509/315
  6. So, 64/40 + 1/63 = 509/315
    In mixed form: 1194/315

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