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Add 72/5 and 40/7

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

72/5 + 40/7 is 704/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   72/5 = 72 × 7/5 × 7 = 504/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   40/7 = 40 × 5/7 × 5 = 200/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/35 + 200/35 = 504 + 200/35 = 704/35
5. So, 72/5 + 40/7 = 704/35
   In mixed form: 204/35

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