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Add 5/8 and 84/70

1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 1 14/70

5/8 + 84/70 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    84/70 = 84 × 4/70 × 4 = 336/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/280 + 336/280 = 175 + 336/280 = 511/280
  5. 511/280 simplified gives 73/40
  6. So, 5/8 + 84/70 = 73/40
    In mixed form: 133/40

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