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Add 8/56 and 27/40

8/56 + 27/40 is 229/280.

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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,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/280 + 189/280 = 40 + 189/280 = 229/280
5. So, 8/56 + 27/40 = 229/280

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