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Add 70/60 and 14/40

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 14/40

70/60 + 14/40 is 91/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   70/60 = 70 × 2/60 × 2 = 140/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/120 + 42/120 = 140 + 42/120 = 182/120
5. 182/120 simplified gives 91/60
6. So, 70/60 + 14/40 = 91/60
   In mixed form: 131/60

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