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Add 27/8 and 56/40

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

27/8 + 56/40 is 191/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   56/40 = 56 × 1/40 × 1 = 56/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/40 + 56/40 = 135 + 56/40 = 191/40
5. So, 27/8 + 56/40 = 191/40
   In mixed form: 431/40

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