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Add 14/70 and 49/40

1^st number: 14/70, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

14/70 + 49/40 is 57/40.

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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,
   49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/280 + 343/280 = 56 + 343/280 = 399/280
5. 399/280 simplified gives 57/40
6. So, 14/70 + 49/40 = 57/40
   In mixed form: 117/40

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