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Add 81/70 and 6/40

1^st number: 1 11/70, 2^nd number: 6/40

81/70 + 6/40 is 183/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   81/70 = 81 × 4/70 × 4 = 324/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/280 + 42/280 = 324 + 42/280 = 366/280
5. 366/280 simplified gives 183/140
6. So, 81/70 + 6/40 = 183/140
   In mixed form: 143/140

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