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Add 40/7 and 15/56

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 15/56

40/7 + 15/56 is 335/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   40/7 = 40 × 8/7 × 8 = 320/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   15/56 = 15 × 1/56 × 1 = 15/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/56 + 15/56 = 320 + 15/56 = 335/56
5. So, 40/7 + 15/56 = 335/56
   In mixed form: 555/56

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