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Add 40/7 and 56/30

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

40/7 + 56/30 is 796/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
   40/7 = 40 × 30/7 × 30 = 1200/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/210 + 392/210 = 1200 + 392/210 = 1592/210
5. 1592/210 simplified gives 796/105
6. So, 40/7 + 56/30 = 796/105
   In mixed form: 761/105

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