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Add 40/5 and 70/56

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

40/5 + 70/56 is 37/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   40/5 = 40 × 56/5 × 56 = 2240/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/280 + 350/280 = 2240 + 350/280 = 2590/280
5. 2590/280 simplified gives 37/4
6. So, 40/5 + 70/56 = 37/4
   In mixed form: 91/4

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