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Add 70/40 and 14/35

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 14/35

70/40 + 14/35 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   14/35 = 14 × 8/35 × 8 = 112/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/280 + 112/280 = 490 + 112/280 = 602/280
5. 602/280 simplified gives 43/20
6. So, 70/40 + 14/35 = 43/20
   In mixed form: 23/20

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