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Add 40/28 and 28/49

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 28/49

40/28 + 28/49 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   40/28 = 40 × 7/28 × 7 = 280/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   28/49 = 28 × 4/49 × 4 = 112/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/196 + 112/196 = 280 + 112/196 = 392/196
5. 392/196 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 40/28 + 28/49 = 2/1

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