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Add 40/56 and 50/75

40/56 + 50/75 is 29/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   40/56 = 40 × 75/56 × 75 = 3000/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3000/4200 + 2800/4200 = 3000 + 2800/4200 = 5800/4200
5. 5800/4200 simplified gives 29/21
6. So, 40/56 + 50/75 = 29/21
   In mixed form: 18/21

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