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Add 56/40 and 45/60

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 45/60

56/40 + 45/60 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
   45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 90/120 = 168 + 90/120 = 258/120
5. 258/120 simplified gives 43/20
6. So, 56/40 + 45/60 = 43/20
   In mixed form: 23/20

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