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Add 70/75 and 45/40

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

70/75 + 45/40 is 247/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   45/40 = 45 × 15/40 × 15 = 675/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/600 + 675/600 = 560 + 675/600 = 1235/600
5. 1235/600 simplified gives 247/120
6. So, 70/75 + 45/40 = 247/120
   In mixed form: 27/120

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