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Add 90/63 and 56/40

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 1 16/40

90/63 + 56/40 is 99/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    90/63 = 90 × 40/63 × 40 = 3600/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    56/40 = 56 × 63/40 × 63 = 3528/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/2520 + 3528/2520 = 3600 + 3528/2520 = 7128/2520
  5. 7128/2520 simplified gives 99/35
  6. So, 90/63 + 56/40 = 99/35
    In mixed form: 229/35

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