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Add 70/21 and 35/40

1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 35/40

70/21 + 35/40 is 101/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 40 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
    70/21 = 70 × 40/21 × 40 = 2800/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    35/40 = 35 × 21/40 × 21 = 735/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/840 + 735/840 = 2800 + 735/840 = 3535/840
  5. 3535/840 simplified gives 101/24
  6. So, 70/21 + 35/40 = 101/24
    In mixed form: 45/24

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