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Add 70/75 and 35/8

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

70/75 + 35/8 is 637/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   35/8 = 35 × 75/8 × 75 = 2625/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/600 + 2625/600 = 560 + 2625/600 = 3185/600
5. 3185/600 simplified gives 637/120
6. So, 70/75 + 35/8 = 637/120
   In mixed form: 537/120

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