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Add 25/40 and 75/56

1^st number: 25/40, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

25/40 + 75/56 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/280 + 375/280 = 175 + 375/280 = 550/280
5. 550/280 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 25/40 + 75/56 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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