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Add 70/2 and 75/40

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

70/2 + 75/40 is 295/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
   70/2 = 70 × 20/2 × 20 = 1400/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   75/40 = 75 × 1/40 × 1 = 75/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/40 + 75/40 = 1400 + 75/40 = 1475/40
5. 1475/40 simplified gives 295/8
6. So, 70/2 + 75/40 = 295/8
   In mixed form: 367/8

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