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Add 84/40 and 5/70

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 5/70

84/40 + 5/70 is 76/35.

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,
    84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/280 + 20/280 = 588 + 20/280 = 608/280
  5. 608/280 simplified gives 76/35
  6. So, 84/40 + 5/70 = 76/35
    In mixed form: 26/35

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