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Add 21/70 and 48/40

1st number: 21/70, 2nd number: 1 8/40

21/70 + 48/40 is 3/2.

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,
    21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    48/40 = 48 × 7/40 × 7 = 336/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/280 + 336/280 = 84 + 336/280 = 420/280
  5. 420/280 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 21/70 + 48/40 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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