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Add 54/70 and 40/8

1^st number: 54/70, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

54/70 + 40/8 is 202/35.

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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,
   54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   40/8 = 40 × 35/8 × 35 = 1400/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/280 + 1400/280 = 216 + 1400/280 = 1616/280
5. 1616/280 simplified gives 202/35
6. So, 54/70 + 40/8 = 202/35
   In mixed form: 527/35

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