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Add 35/56 and 45/40

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

35/56 + 45/40 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/280 + 315/280 = 175 + 315/280 = 490/280
5. 490/280 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 35/56 + 45/40 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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