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Add 50/70 and 45/8

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

50/70 + 45/8 is 355/56.

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,
   50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   45/8 = 45 × 35/8 × 35 = 1575/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/280 + 1575/280 = 200 + 1575/280 = 1775/280
5. 1775/280 simplified gives 355/56
6. So, 50/70 + 45/8 = 355/56
   In mixed form: 619/56

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