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Add 56/35 and 70/8

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 8 6/8

56/35 + 70/8 is 207/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    56/35 = 56 × 8/35 × 8 = 448/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    70/8 = 70 × 35/8 × 35 = 2450/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/280 + 2450/280 = 448 + 2450/280 = 2898/280
  5. 2898/280 simplified gives 207/20
  6. So, 56/35 + 70/8 = 207/20
    In mixed form: 107/20

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