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Add 96/2 and 40/56

1^st number: 48 0/2, 2^nd number: 40/56

96/2 + 40/56 is 341/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
   96/2 = 96 × 28/2 × 28 = 2688/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   40/56 = 40 × 1/56 × 1 = 40/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/56 + 40/56 = 2688 + 40/56 = 2728/56
5. 2728/56 simplified gives 341/7
6. So, 96/2 + 40/56 = 341/7
   In mixed form: 485/7

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