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Add 30/70 and 50/40

1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 1 10/40

30/70 + 50/40 is 47/28.

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,
    30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/280 + 350/280 = 120 + 350/280 = 470/280
  5. 470/280 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 30/70 + 50/40 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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