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Add 6/70 and 72/40

1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 32/40

6/70 + 72/40 is 66/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/280 + 504/280 = 24 + 504/280 = 528/280
  5. 528/280 simplified gives 66/35
  6. So, 6/70 + 72/40 = 66/35
    In mixed form: 131/35

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