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Add 56/40 and 45/96

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 45/96

56/40 + 45/96 is 299/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   56/40 = 56 × 12/40 × 12 = 672/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/480 + 225/480 = 672 + 225/480 = 897/480
5. 897/480 simplified gives 299/160
6. So, 56/40 + 45/96 = 299/160
   In mixed form: 1139/160

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