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Add 70/15 and 54/40

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

70/15 + 54/40 is 361/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   70/15 = 70 × 8/15 × 8 = 560/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/120 + 162/120 = 560 + 162/120 = 722/120
5. 722/120 simplified gives 361/60
6. So, 70/15 + 54/40 = 361/60
   In mixed form: 61/60

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