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Add 2/56 and 42/40

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

2/56 + 42/40 is 38/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/280 + 294/280 = 10 + 294/280 = 304/280
5. 304/280 simplified gives 38/35
6. So, 2/56 + 42/40 = 38/35
   In mixed form: 13/35

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