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Add 64/5 and 40/56

1^st number: 12 4/5, 2^nd number: 40/56

64/5 + 40/56 is 473/35.

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,
   64/5 = 64 × 56/5 × 56 = 3584/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3584/280 + 200/280 = 3584 + 200/280 = 3784/280
5. 3784/280 simplified gives 473/35
6. So, 64/5 + 40/56 = 473/35
   In mixed form: 1318/35

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