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Add 27/24 and 40/70

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 40/70

27/24 + 40/70 is 95/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   40/70 = 40 × 12/70 × 12 = 480/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/840 + 480/840 = 945 + 480/840 = 1425/840
5. 1425/840 simplified gives 95/56
6. So, 27/24 + 40/70 = 95/56
   In mixed form: 139/56

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