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Add 35/45 and 56/40

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

35/45 + 56/40 is 98/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/360 + 504/360 = 280 + 504/360 = 784/360
5. 784/360 simplified gives 98/45
6. So, 35/45 + 56/40 = 98/45
   In mixed form: 28/45

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