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Add 40/10 and 72/70

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

40/10 + 72/70 is 176/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   40/10 = 40 × 7/10 × 7 = 280/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   72/70 = 72 × 1/70 × 1 = 72/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/70 + 72/70 = 280 + 72/70 = 352/70
5. 352/70 simplified gives 176/35
6. So, 40/10 + 72/70 = 176/35
   In mixed form: 51/35

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