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Add 14/56 and 81/40

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

14/56 + 81/40 is 91/40.

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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,
   81/40 = 81 × 7/40 × 7 = 567/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/280 + 567/280 = 70 + 567/280 = 637/280
5. 637/280 simplified gives 91/40
6. So, 14/56 + 81/40 = 91/40
   In mixed form: 211/40

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