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Add 35/56 and 40/30

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

35/56 + 40/30 is 47/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   40/30 = 40 × 28/30 × 28 = 1120/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/840 + 1120/840 = 525 + 1120/840 = 1645/840
5. 1645/840 simplified gives 47/24
6. So, 35/56 + 40/30 = 47/24
   In mixed form: 123/24

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