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Add 56/40 and 30/64

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 30/64

56/40 + 30/64 is 299/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   56/40 = 56 × 8/40 × 8 = 448/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/320 + 150/320 = 448 + 150/320 = 598/320
5. 598/320 simplified gives 299/160
6. So, 56/40 + 30/64 = 299/160
   In mixed form: 1139/160

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