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Add 14/56 and 54/40

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

14/56 + 54/40 is 8/5.

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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,
   14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/280 + 378/280 = 70 + 378/280 = 448/280
5. 448/280 simplified gives 8/5
6. So, 14/56 + 54/40 = 8/5
   In mixed form: 13/5

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