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Add 9/8 and 40/70

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 40/70

9/8 + 40/70 is 95/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/280 + 160/280 = 315 + 160/280 = 475/280
  5. 475/280 simplified gives 95/56
  6. So, 9/8 + 40/70 = 95/56
    In mixed form: 139/56

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