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Add 40/16 and 63/70

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 63/70

40/16 + 63/70 is 17/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   63/70 = 63 × 8/70 × 8 = 504/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/560 + 504/560 = 1400 + 504/560 = 1904/560
5. 1904/560 simplified gives 17/5
6. So, 40/16 + 63/70 = 17/5
   In mixed form: 32/5

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