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Add 56/30 and 40/72

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 40/72

56/30 + 40/72 is 109/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   56/30 = 56 × 12/30 × 12 = 672/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/360 + 200/360 = 672 + 200/360 = 872/360
5. 872/360 simplified gives 109/45
6. So, 56/30 + 40/72 = 109/45
   In mixed form: 219/45

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