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Add 54/28 and 70/8

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

54/28 + 70/8 is 299/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   54/28 = 54 × 2/28 × 2 = 108/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   70/8 = 70 × 7/8 × 7 = 490/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/56 + 490/56 = 108 + 490/56 = 598/56
5. 598/56 simplified gives 299/28
6. So, 54/28 + 70/8 = 299/28
   In mixed form: 1019/28

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