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Add 10/56 and 70/40

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

10/56 + 70/40 is 27/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/280 + 490/280 = 50 + 490/280 = 540/280
5. 540/280 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 10/56 + 70/40 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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