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Add 96/63 and 1/40

1^st number: 1 33/63, 2^nd number: 1/40

96/63 + 1/40 is 1301/840.

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,
   96/63 = 96 × 40/63 × 40 = 3840/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   1/40 = 1 × 63/40 × 63 = 63/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/2520 + 63/2520 = 3840 + 63/2520 = 3903/2520
5. 3903/2520 simplified gives 1301/840
6. So, 96/63 + 1/40 = 1301/840
   In mixed form: 1461/840

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