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Add 40/30 and 20/56

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 20/56

40/30 + 20/56 is 71/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   40/30 = 40 × 28/30 × 28 = 1120/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/840 + 300/840 = 1120 + 300/840 = 1420/840
5. 1420/840 simplified gives 71/42
6. So, 40/30 + 20/56 = 71/42
   In mixed form: 129/42

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