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Add 50/40 and 60/35

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

50/40 + 60/35 is 83/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/280 + 480/280 = 350 + 480/280 = 830/280
5. 830/280 simplified gives 83/28
6. So, 50/40 + 60/35 = 83/28
   In mixed form: 227/28

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