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Add 70/90 and 96/8

1^st number: 70/90, 2^nd number: 12 0/8

70/90 + 96/8 is 115/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   96/8 = 96 × 45/8 × 45 = 4320/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/360 + 4320/360 = 280 + 4320/360 = 4600/360
5. 4600/360 simplified gives 115/9
6. So, 70/90 + 96/8 = 115/9
   In mixed form: 127/9

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