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Add 40/28 and 35/49

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 35/49

40/28 + 35/49 is 15/7.

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,
   35/49 = 35 × 4/49 × 4 = 140/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/196 + 140/196 = 280 + 140/196 = 420/196
5. 420/196 simplified gives 15/7
6. So, 40/28 + 35/49 = 15/7
   In mixed form: 21/7

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