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Add 45/40 and 35/70

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 35/70

45/40 + 35/70 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/280 + 140/280 = 315 + 140/280 = 455/280
5. 455/280 simplified gives 13/8
6. So, 45/40 + 35/70 = 13/8
   In mixed form: 15/8

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