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Add 60/8 and 96/70

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 1 26/70

60/8 + 96/70 is 621/70.

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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,
   60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   96/70 = 96 × 4/70 × 4 = 384/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/280 + 384/280 = 2100 + 384/280 = 2484/280
5. 2484/280 simplified gives 621/70
6. So, 60/8 + 96/70 = 621/70
   In mixed form: 861/70

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