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Add 40/24 and 5/70

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 5/70

40/24 + 5/70 is 73/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    5/70 = 5 × 12/70 × 12 = 60/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/840 + 60/840 = 1400 + 60/840 = 1460/840
  5. 1460/840 simplified gives 73/42
  6. So, 40/24 + 5/70 = 73/42
    In mixed form: 131/42

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