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Add 35/8 and 60/70

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 60/70

35/8 + 60/70 is 293/56.

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,
   35/8 = 35 × 35/8 × 35 = 1225/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/280 + 240/280 = 1225 + 240/280 = 1465/280
5. 1465/280 simplified gives 293/56
6. So, 35/8 + 60/70 = 293/56
   In mixed form: 513/56

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