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Add 56/49 and 75/40

1^st number: 1 7/49, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

56/49 + 75/40 is 169/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   56/49 = 56 × 40/49 × 40 = 2240/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   75/40 = 75 × 49/40 × 49 = 3675/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/1960 + 3675/1960 = 2240 + 3675/1960 = 5915/1960
5. 5915/1960 simplified gives 169/56
6. So, 56/49 + 75/40 = 169/56
   In mixed form: 31/56

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