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Add 56/40 and 50/70

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 50/70

56/40 + 50/70 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/280 + 200/280 = 392 + 200/280 = 592/280
5. 592/280 simplified gives 74/35
6. So, 56/40 + 50/70 = 74/35
   In mixed form: 24/35

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