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Add 96/56 and 3/35

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 3/35

96/56 + 3/35 is 9/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   96/56 = 96 × 5/56 × 5 = 480/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/280 + 24/280 = 480 + 24/280 = 504/280
5. 504/280 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 96/56 + 3/35 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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