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Add 6/56 and 40/36

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

6/56 + 40/36 is 307/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   40/36 = 40 × 14/36 × 14 = 560/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/504 + 560/504 = 54 + 560/504 = 614/504
5. 614/504 simplified gives 307/252
6. So, 6/56 + 40/36 = 307/252
   In mixed form: 155/252

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