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Add 27/70 and 56/40

1^st number: 27/70, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

27/70 + 56/40 is 25/14.

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,
   27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/280 + 392/280 = 108 + 392/280 = 500/280
5. 500/280 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 27/70 + 56/40 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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