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Add 5/56 and 75/40

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

5/56 + 75/40 is 55/28.

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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,
   75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/280 + 525/280 = 25 + 525/280 = 550/280
5. 550/280 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 5/56 + 75/40 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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