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Add 40/28 and 56/50

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

40/28 + 56/50 is 446/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   40/28 = 40 × 25/28 × 25 = 1000/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   56/50 = 56 × 14/50 × 14 = 784/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/700 + 784/700 = 1000 + 784/700 = 1784/700
5. 1784/700 simplified gives 446/175
6. So, 40/28 + 56/50 = 446/175
   In mixed form: 296/175

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