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Add 56/5 and 40/56

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 40/56

56/5 + 40/56 is 417/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   56/5 = 56 × 56/5 × 56 = 3136/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/280 + 200/280 = 3136 + 200/280 = 3336/280
5. 3336/280 simplified gives 417/35
6. So, 56/5 + 40/56 = 417/35
   In mixed form: 1132/35

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