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Add 27/9 and 40/56

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 40/56

27/9 + 40/56 is 26/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   27/9 = 27 × 56/9 × 56 = 1512/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/504 + 360/504 = 1512 + 360/504 = 1872/504
5. 1872/504 simplified gives 26/7
6. So, 27/9 + 40/56 = 26/7
   In mixed form: 35/7

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