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Add 10/8 and 45/70

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 45/70

10/8 + 45/70 is 53/28.

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,
   10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   45/70 = 45 × 4/70 × 4 = 180/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/280 + 180/280 = 350 + 180/280 = 530/280
5. 530/280 simplified gives 53/28
6. So, 10/8 + 45/70 = 53/28
   In mixed form: 125/28

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