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Add 56/40 and 45/30

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

56/40 + 45/30 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 180/120 = 168 + 180/120 = 348/120
5. 348/120 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 56/40 + 45/30 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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