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Add 21/35 and 56/8

1^st number: 21/35, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

21/35 + 56/8 is 38/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   21/35 = 21 × 8/35 × 8 = 168/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   56/8 = 56 × 35/8 × 35 = 1960/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/280 + 1960/280 = 168 + 1960/280 = 2128/280
5. 2128/280 simplified gives 38/5
6. So, 21/35 + 56/8 = 38/5
   In mixed form: 73/5

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