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Add 45/8 and 70/35

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

45/8 + 70/35 is 61/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   45/8 = 45 × 35/8 × 35 = 1575/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   70/35 = 70 × 8/35 × 8 = 560/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/280 + 560/280 = 1575 + 560/280 = 2135/280
5. 2135/280 simplified gives 61/8
6. So, 45/8 + 70/35 = 61/8
   In mixed form: 75/8

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