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Add 49/70 and 75/8

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

49/70 + 75/8 is 403/40.

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,
   49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   75/8 = 75 × 35/8 × 35 = 2625/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/280 + 2625/280 = 196 + 2625/280 = 2821/280
5. 2821/280 simplified gives 403/40
6. So, 49/70 + 75/8 = 403/40
   In mixed form: 103/40

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