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Add 40/4 and 36/70

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 36/70

40/4 + 36/70 is 368/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    40/4 = 40 × 35/4 × 35 = 1400/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/140 + 72/140 = 1400 + 72/140 = 1472/140
  5. 1472/140 simplified gives 368/35
  6. So, 40/4 + 36/70 = 368/35
    In mixed form: 1018/35

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