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Add 35/4 and 75/8

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

35/4 + 75/8 is 145/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   35/4 = 35 × 2/4 × 2 = 70/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   75/8 = 75 × 1/8 × 1 = 75/8
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/8 + 75/8 = 70 + 75/8 = 145/8
5. So, 35/4 + 75/8 = 145/8
   In mixed form: 181/8

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