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Add 56/40 and 28/50

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 28/50

56/40 + 28/50 is 49/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   56/40 = 56 × 5/40 × 5 = 280/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   28/50 = 28 × 4/50 × 4 = 112/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/200 + 112/200 = 280 + 112/200 = 392/200
5. 392/200 simplified gives 49/25
6. So, 56/40 + 28/50 = 49/25
   In mixed form: 124/25

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