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Add 6/40 and 63/56

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

6/40 + 63/56 is 51/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/280 + 315/280 = 42 + 315/280 = 357/280
5. 357/280 simplified gives 51/40
6. So, 6/40 + 63/56 = 51/40
   In mixed form: 111/40

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