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Add 40/3 and 70/80

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 70/80

40/3 + 70/80 is 341/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
   40/3 = 40 × 80/3 × 80 = 3200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3200/240 + 210/240 = 3200 + 210/240 = 3410/240
5. 3410/240 simplified gives 341/24
6. So, 40/3 + 70/80 = 341/24
   In mixed form: 145/24

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