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Add 56/5 and 49/56

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 49/56

56/5 + 49/56 is 483/40.

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,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/280 + 245/280 = 3136 + 245/280 = 3381/280
5. 3381/280 simplified gives 483/40
6. So, 56/5 + 49/56 = 483/40
   In mixed form: 123/40

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