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Add 56/14 and 54/40

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

56/14 + 54/40 is 107/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   56/14 = 56 × 20/14 × 20 = 1120/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/280 + 378/280 = 1120 + 378/280 = 1498/280
5. 1498/280 simplified gives 107/20
6. So, 56/14 + 54/40 = 107/20
   In mixed form: 57/20

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