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Add 8/40 and 1/70

8/40 + 1/70 is 3/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/280 + 4/280 = 56 + 4/280 = 60/280
5. 60/280 simplified gives 3/14
6. So, 8/40 + 1/70 = 3/14

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