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Add 5/70 and 21/8

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

5/70 + 21/8 is 151/56.

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,
    5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 735/280 = 20 + 735/280 = 755/280
  5. 755/280 simplified gives 151/56
  6. So, 5/70 + 21/8 = 151/56
    In mixed form: 239/56

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