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Add 56/5 and 7/40

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 7/40

56/5 + 7/40 is 91/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   56/5 = 56 × 8/5 × 8 = 448/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   7/40 = 7 × 1/40 × 1 = 7/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/40 + 7/40 = 448 + 7/40 = 455/40
5. 455/40 simplified gives 91/8
6. So, 56/5 + 7/40 = 91/8
   In mixed form: 113/8

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