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Add 48/40 and 1/70

1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 1/70

48/40 + 1/70 is 17/14.

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,
    48/40 = 48 × 7/40 × 7 = 336/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/280 + 4/280 = 336 + 4/280 = 340/280
  5. 340/280 simplified gives 17/14
  6. So, 48/40 + 1/70 = 17/14
    In mixed form: 13/14

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