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Add 36/96 and 70/8

1^st number: 36/96, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

36/96 + 70/8 is 73/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   70/8 = 70 × 12/8 × 12 = 840/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/96 + 840/96 = 36 + 840/96 = 876/96
5. 876/96 simplified gives 73/8
6. So, 36/96 + 70/8 = 73/8
   In mixed form: 91/8

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