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Add 16/40 and 56/36

1^st number: 16/40, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

16/40 + 56/36 is 88/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   56/36 = 56 × 10/36 × 10 = 560/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/360 + 560/360 = 144 + 560/360 = 704/360
5. 704/360 simplified gives 88/45
6. So, 16/40 + 56/36 = 88/45
   In mixed form: 143/45

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