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Add 40/10 and 12/56

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 12/56

40/10 + 12/56 is 59/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   40/10 = 40 × 28/10 × 28 = 1120/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
4. Add the two fractions:
   1120/280 + 60/280 = 1120 + 60/280 = 1180/280
5. 1180/280 simplified gives 59/14
6. So, 40/10 + 12/56 = 59/14
   In mixed form: 43/14

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