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Add 40/7 and 1/72

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 1/72

40/7 + 1/72 is 2887/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   40/7 = 40 × 72/7 × 72 = 2880/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/504 + 7/504 = 2880 + 7/504 = 2887/504
5. So, 40/7 + 1/72 = 2887/504
   In mixed form: 5367/504

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