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Add 40/56 and 35/20

1^st number: 40/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

40/56 + 35/20 is 69/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   35/20 = 35 × 14/20 × 14 = 490/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/280 + 490/280 = 200 + 490/280 = 690/280
5. 690/280 simplified gives 69/28
6. So, 40/56 + 35/20 = 69/28
   In mixed form: 213/28

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