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Add 40/8 and 35/7

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

40/8 + 35/7 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   35/7 = 35 × 8/7 × 8 = 280/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/56 + 280/56 = 280 + 280/56 = 560/56
5. 560/56 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 40/8 + 35/7 = 10/1

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