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Add 35/70 and 42/8

1^st number: 35/70, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

35/70 + 42/8 is 23/4.

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,
   35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/280 + 1470/280 = 140 + 1470/280 = 1610/280
5. 1610/280 simplified gives 23/4
6. So, 35/70 + 42/8 = 23/4
   In mixed form: 53/4

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