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Add 5/56 and 48/40

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

5/56 + 48/40 is 361/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   48/40 = 48 × 7/40 × 7 = 336/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/280 + 336/280 = 25 + 336/280 = 361/280
5. So, 5/56 + 48/40 = 361/280
   In mixed form: 181/280

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