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Add 2/56 and 40/35

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

2/56 + 40/35 is 33/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/280 + 320/280 = 10 + 320/280 = 330/280
5. 330/280 simplified gives 33/28
6. So, 2/56 + 40/35 = 33/28
   In mixed form: 15/28

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