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Add 45/8 and 98/70

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

45/8 + 98/70 is 281/40.

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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,
   45/8 = 45 × 35/8 × 35 = 1575/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   98/70 = 98 × 4/70 × 4 = 392/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/280 + 392/280 = 1575 + 392/280 = 1967/280
5. 1967/280 simplified gives 281/40
6. So, 45/8 + 98/70 = 281/40
   In mixed form: 71/40

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