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Add 56/4 and 40/72

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/72

56/4 + 40/72 is 131/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   56/4 = 56 × 18/4 × 18 = 1008/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/72 + 40/72 = 1008 + 40/72 = 1048/72
5. 1048/72 simplified gives 131/9
6. So, 56/4 + 40/72 = 131/9
   In mixed form: 145/9

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