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Add 32/7 and 56/40

1^st number: 4 4/7, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

32/7 + 56/40 is 209/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
   32/7 = 32 × 40/7 × 40 = 1280/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/280 + 392/280 = 1280 + 392/280 = 1672/280
5. 1672/280 simplified gives 209/35
6. So, 32/7 + 56/40 = 209/35
   In mixed form: 534/35

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