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Add 40/7 and 28/56

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 28/56

40/7 + 28/56 is 87/14.

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,
   28/56 = 28 × 1/56 × 1 = 28/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/56 + 28/56 = 320 + 28/56 = 348/56
5. 348/56 simplified gives 87/14
6. So, 40/7 + 28/56 = 87/14
   In mixed form: 63/14

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