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Add 56/40 and 45/6

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

56/40 + 45/6 is 89/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
   45/6 = 45 × 20/6 × 20 = 900/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 900/120 = 168 + 900/120 = 1068/120
5. 1068/120 simplified gives 89/10
6. So, 56/40 + 45/6 = 89/10
   In mixed form: 89/10

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