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Add 70/40 and 14/30

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 14/30

70/40 + 14/30 is 133/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/120 + 56/120 = 210 + 56/120 = 266/120
  5. 266/120 simplified gives 133/60
  6. So, 70/40 + 14/30 = 133/60
    In mixed form: 213/60

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