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Add 75/14 and 63/40

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

75/14 + 63/40 is 1941/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   75/14 = 75 × 20/14 × 20 = 1500/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/280 + 441/280 = 1500 + 441/280 = 1941/280
5. So, 75/14 + 63/40 = 1941/280
   In mixed form: 6261/280

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