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Add 70/3 and 40/90

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 40/90

70/3 + 40/90 is 214/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   70/3 = 70 × 30/3 × 30 = 2100/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/90 + 40/90 = 2100 + 40/90 = 2140/90
5. 2140/90 simplified gives 214/9
6. So, 70/3 + 40/90 = 214/9
   In mixed form: 237/9

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