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Add 63/8 and 70/35

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

63/8 + 70/35 is 79/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   63/8 = 63 × 35/8 × 35 = 2205/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   70/35 = 70 × 8/35 × 8 = 560/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/280 + 560/280 = 2205 + 560/280 = 2765/280
5. 2765/280 simplified gives 79/8
6. So, 63/8 + 70/35 = 79/8
   In mixed form: 97/8

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