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Add 4/70 and 70/40

1^st number: 4/70, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

4/70 + 70/40 is 253/140.

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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,
   4/70 = 4 × 4/70 × 4 = 16/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/280 + 490/280 = 16 + 490/280 = 506/280
5. 506/280 simplified gives 253/140
6. So, 4/70 + 70/40 = 253/140
   In mixed form: 1113/140

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