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Add 40/7 and 56/81

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 56/81

40/7 + 56/81 is 3632/567.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
   40/7 = 40 × 81/7 × 81 = 3240/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   56/81 = 56 × 7/81 × 7 = 392/567
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/567 + 392/567 = 3240 + 392/567 = 3632/567
5. So, 40/7 + 56/81 = 3632/567
   In mixed form: 6230/567

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