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Add 28/8 and 45/70

1^st number: 3 4/8, 2^nd number: 45/70

28/8 + 45/70 is 29/7.

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,
   28/8 = 28 × 35/8 × 35 = 980/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   45/70 = 45 × 4/70 × 4 = 180/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/280 + 180/280 = 980 + 180/280 = 1160/280
5. 1160/280 simplified gives 29/7
6. So, 28/8 + 45/70 = 29/7
   In mixed form: 41/7

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