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Add 24/35 and 70/40

1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 1 30/40

24/35 + 70/40 is 341/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    24/35 = 24 × 8/35 × 8 = 192/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/280 + 490/280 = 192 + 490/280 = 682/280
  5. 682/280 simplified gives 341/140
  6. So, 24/35 + 70/40 = 341/140
    In mixed form: 261/140

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