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Add 75/56 and 9/40

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 9/40

75/56 + 9/40 is 219/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/280 + 63/280 = 375 + 63/280 = 438/280
5. 438/280 simplified gives 219/140
6. So, 75/56 + 9/40 = 219/140
   In mixed form: 179/140

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