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Add 2/40 and 56/5

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

2/40 + 56/5 is 45/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 5 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   2/40 = 2 × 1/40 × 1 = 2/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   56/5 = 56 × 8/5 × 8 = 448/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/40 + 448/40 = 2 + 448/40 = 450/40
5. 450/40 simplified gives 45/4
6. So, 2/40 + 56/5 = 45/4
   In mixed form: 111/4

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