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Add 30/35 and 56/40

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

30/35 + 56/40 is 79/35.

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,
   30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/280 + 392/280 = 240 + 392/280 = 632/280
5. 632/280 simplified gives 79/35
6. So, 30/35 + 56/40 = 79/35
   In mixed form: 29/35

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