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Add 63/70 and 60/8

1^st number: 63/70, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

63/70 + 60/8 is 42/5.

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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,
   63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/280 + 2100/280 = 252 + 2100/280 = 2352/280
5. 2352/280 simplified gives 42/5
6. So, 63/70 + 60/8 = 42/5
   In mixed form: 82/5

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