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Add 90/40 and 63/24

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

90/40 + 63/24 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   90/40 = 90 × 3/40 × 3 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/120 + 315/120 = 270 + 315/120 = 585/120
5. 585/120 simplified gives 39/8
6. So, 90/40 + 63/24 = 39/8
   In mixed form: 47/8

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