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Add 40/18 and 50/56

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 50/56

40/18 + 50/56 is 785/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   40/18 = 40 × 28/18 × 28 = 1120/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/504 + 450/504 = 1120 + 450/504 = 1570/504
5. 1570/504 simplified gives 785/252
6. So, 40/18 + 50/56 = 785/252
   In mixed form: 329/252

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