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Add 56/8 and 28/70

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 28/70

56/8 + 28/70 is 37/5.

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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,
   56/8 = 56 × 35/8 × 35 = 1960/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   28/70 = 28 × 4/70 × 4 = 112/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/280 + 112/280 = 1960 + 112/280 = 2072/280
5. 2072/280 simplified gives 37/5
6. So, 56/8 + 28/70 = 37/5
   In mixed form: 72/5

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