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Add 70/81 and 63/40

1st number: 70/81, 2nd number: 1 23/40

70/81 + 63/40 is 7903/3240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
    70/81 = 70 × 40/81 × 40 = 2800/3240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
    63/40 = 63 × 81/40 × 81 = 5103/3240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/3240 + 5103/3240 = 2800 + 5103/3240 = 7903/3240
  5. So, 70/81 + 63/40 = 7903/3240
    In mixed form: 21423/3240

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