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Add 28/35 and 50/40

1^st number: 28/35, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

28/35 + 50/40 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   28/35 = 28 × 8/35 × 8 = 224/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/280 + 350/280 = 224 + 350/280 = 574/280
5. 574/280 simplified gives 41/20
6. So, 28/35 + 50/40 = 41/20
   In mixed form: 21/20

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