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Add 90/63 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 27/63, 2^nd number: 40/48

90/63 + 40/48 is 95/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   90/63 = 90 × 16/63 × 16 = 1440/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   40/48 = 40 × 21/48 × 21 = 840/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/1008 + 840/1008 = 1440 + 840/1008 = 2280/1008
5. 2280/1008 simplified gives 95/42
6. So, 90/63 + 40/48 = 95/42
   In mixed form: 211/42

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