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Add 70/7 and 45/40

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 1 5/40

70/7 + 45/40 is 89/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    70/7 = 70 × 40/7 × 40 = 2800/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/280 + 315/280 = 2800 + 315/280 = 3115/280
  5. 3115/280 simplified gives 89/8
  6. So, 70/7 + 45/40 = 89/8
    In mixed form: 111/8

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