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Add 8/40 and 3/63

8/40 + 3/63 is 26/105.

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,
    8/40 = 8 × 63/40 × 63 = 504/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    3/63 = 3 × 40/63 × 40 = 120/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/2520 + 120/2520 = 504 + 120/2520 = 624/2520
  5. 624/2520 simplified gives 26/105
  6. So, 8/40 + 3/63 = 26/105

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