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Add 90/40 and 8/63

1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 8/63

90/40 + 8/63 is 599/252.

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,
    90/40 = 90 × 63/40 × 63 = 5670/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    8/63 = 8 × 40/63 × 40 = 320/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5670/2520 + 320/2520 = 5670 + 320/2520 = 5990/2520
  5. 5990/2520 simplified gives 599/252
  6. So, 90/40 + 8/63 = 599/252
    In mixed form: 295/252

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