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Add 32/9 and 56/40

1^st number: 3 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

32/9 + 56/40 is 223/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
   32/9 = 32 × 40/9 × 40 = 1280/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/360 + 504/360 = 1280 + 504/360 = 1784/360
5. 1784/360 simplified gives 223/45
6. So, 32/9 + 56/40 = 223/45
   In mixed form: 443/45

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