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Add 48/70 and 40/36

1^st number: 48/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

48/70 + 40/36 is 566/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   48/70 = 48 × 18/70 × 18 = 864/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   40/36 = 40 × 35/36 × 35 = 1400/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/1260 + 1400/1260 = 864 + 1400/1260 = 2264/1260
5. 2264/1260 simplified gives 566/315
6. So, 48/70 + 40/36 = 566/315
   In mixed form: 1251/315

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