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Add 14/70 and 48/40

1st number: 14/70, 2nd number: 1 8/40

14/70 + 48/40 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    48/40 = 48 × 7/40 × 7 = 336/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/280 + 336/280 = 56 + 336/280 = 392/280
  5. 392/280 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 14/70 + 48/40 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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