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Add 70/35 and 40/60

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 40/60

70/35 + 40/60 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    70/35 = 70 × 12/35 × 12 = 840/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/420 + 280/420 = 840 + 280/420 = 1120/420
  5. 1120/420 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 70/35 + 40/60 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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