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Add 28/70 and 24/8

1^st number: 28/70, 2^nd number: 3 0/8

28/70 + 24/8 is 17/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   28/70 = 28 × 4/70 × 4 = 112/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   24/8 = 24 × 35/8 × 35 = 840/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/280 + 840/280 = 112 + 840/280 = 952/280
5. 952/280 simplified gives 17/5
6. So, 28/70 + 24/8 = 17/5
   In mixed form: 32/5

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