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Add 56/24 and 35/40

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 35/40

56/24 + 35/40 is 77/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/120 + 105/120 = 280 + 105/120 = 385/120
5. 385/120 simplified gives 77/24
6. So, 56/24 + 35/40 = 77/24
   In mixed form: 35/24

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