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Add 75/40 and 7/63

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 7/63

75/40 + 7/63 is 143/72.

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,
   75/40 = 75 × 63/40 × 63 = 4725/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   7/63 = 7 × 40/63 × 40 = 280/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4725/2520 + 280/2520 = 4725 + 280/2520 = 5005/2520
5. 5005/2520 simplified gives 143/72
6. So, 75/40 + 7/63 = 143/72
   In mixed form: 171/72

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