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Add 3/25 and 56/40

1^st number: 3/25, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

3/25 + 56/40 is 38/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   3/25 = 3 × 8/25 × 8 = 24/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   56/40 = 56 × 5/40 × 5 = 280/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/200 + 280/200 = 24 + 280/200 = 304/200
5. 304/200 simplified gives 38/25
6. So, 3/25 + 56/40 = 38/25
   In mixed form: 113/25

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