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Add 40/70 and 84/48

1^st number: 40/70, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

40/70 + 84/48 is 65/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   40/70 = 40 × 24/70 × 24 = 960/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   84/48 = 84 × 35/48 × 35 = 2940/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/1680 + 2940/1680 = 960 + 2940/1680 = 3900/1680
5. 3900/1680 simplified gives 65/28
6. So, 40/70 + 84/48 = 65/28
   In mixed form: 29/28

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