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Add 14/4 and 40/70

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 40/70

14/4 + 40/70 is 57/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    14/4 = 14 × 35/4 × 35 = 490/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    40/70 = 40 × 2/70 × 2 = 80/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/140 + 80/140 = 490 + 80/140 = 570/140
  5. 570/140 simplified gives 57/14
  6. So, 14/4 + 40/70 = 57/14
    In mixed form: 41/14

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