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Add 72/35 and 40/56

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 40/56

72/35 + 40/56 is 97/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/280 + 200/280 = 576 + 200/280 = 776/280
5. 776/280 simplified gives 97/35
6. So, 72/35 + 40/56 = 97/35
   In mixed form: 227/35

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