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Add 40/56 and 50/49

1^st number: 40/56, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

40/56 + 50/49 is 85/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   40/56 = 40 × 7/56 × 7 = 280/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   50/49 = 50 × 8/49 × 8 = 400/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/392 + 400/392 = 280 + 400/392 = 680/392
5. 680/392 simplified gives 85/49
6. So, 40/56 + 50/49 = 85/49
   In mixed form: 136/49

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