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Add 40/8 and 42/70

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/70

40/8 + 42/70 is 28/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   40/8 = 40 × 35/8 × 35 = 1400/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/280 + 168/280 = 1400 + 168/280 = 1568/280
5. 1568/280 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 40/8 + 42/70 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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