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Add 56/4 and 36/40

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 36/40

56/4 + 36/40 is 149/10.

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,
   36/40 = 36 × 1/40 × 1 = 36/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/40 + 36/40 = 560 + 36/40 = 596/40
5. 596/40 simplified gives 149/10
6. So, 56/4 + 36/40 = 149/10
   In mixed form: 149/10

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