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Add 70/15 and 35/8

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 4 3/8

70/15 + 35/8 is 217/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    70/15 = 70 × 8/15 × 8 = 560/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/120 + 525/120 = 560 + 525/120 = 1085/120
  5. 1085/120 simplified gives 217/24
  6. So, 70/15 + 35/8 = 217/24
    In mixed form: 91/24

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