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Add 3/56 and 8/70

3/56 + 8/70 is 47/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/280 + 32/280 = 15 + 32/280 = 47/280
5. So, 3/56 + 8/70 = 47/280

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