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Add 5/40 and 63/56

1^st number: 5/40, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

5/40 + 63/56 is 5/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/280 + 315/280 = 35 + 315/280 = 350/280
5. 350/280 simplified gives 5/4
6. So, 5/40 + 63/56 = 5/4
   In mixed form: 11/4

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