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Add 56/40 and 9/15

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 9/15

56/40 + 9/15 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
   9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 72/120 = 168 + 72/120 = 240/120
5. 240/120 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 56/40 + 9/15 = 2/1

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