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Add 56/4 and 20/40

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 20/40

56/4 + 20/40 is 29/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
   56/4 = 56 × 10/4 × 10 = 560/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   20/40 = 20 × 1/40 × 1 = 20/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/40 + 20/40 = 560 + 20/40 = 580/40
5. 580/40 simplified gives 29/2
6. So, 56/4 + 20/40 = 29/2
   In mixed form: 141/2

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