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Add 70/9 and 56/8

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

70/9 + 56/8 is 133/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   56/8 = 56 × 9/8 × 9 = 504/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/72 + 504/72 = 560 + 504/72 = 1064/72
5. 1064/72 simplified gives 133/9
6. So, 70/9 + 56/8 = 133/9
   In mixed form: 147/9

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