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Add 2/70 and 60/40

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

2/70 + 60/40 is 107/70.

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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,
   2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   60/40 = 60 × 7/40 × 7 = 420/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/280 + 420/280 = 8 + 420/280 = 428/280
5. 428/280 simplified gives 107/70
6. So, 2/70 + 60/40 = 107/70
   In mixed form: 137/70

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