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Add 64/40 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 24/40, 2^nd number: 50/56

64/40 + 50/56 is 349/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   64/40 = 64 × 7/40 × 7 = 448/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/280 + 250/280 = 448 + 250/280 = 698/280
5. 698/280 simplified gives 349/140
6. So, 64/40 + 50/56 = 349/140
   In mixed form: 269/140

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