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Add 70/8 and 72/80

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 72/80

70/8 + 72/80 is 193/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   70/8 = 70 × 10/8 × 10 = 700/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   72/80 = 72 × 1/80 × 1 = 72/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/80 + 72/80 = 700 + 72/80 = 772/80
5. 772/80 simplified gives 193/20
6. So, 70/8 + 72/80 = 193/20
   In mixed form: 913/20

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