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Add 35/30 and 40/56

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 40/56

35/30 + 40/56 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   35/30 = 35 × 28/30 × 28 = 980/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/840 + 600/840 = 980 + 600/840 = 1580/840
5. 1580/840 simplified gives 79/42
6. So, 35/30 + 40/56 = 79/42
   In mixed form: 137/42

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