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Add 70/98 and 75/8

1^st number: 70/98, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

70/98 + 75/8 is 565/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   70/98 = 70 × 4/98 × 4 = 280/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   75/8 = 75 × 49/8 × 49 = 3675/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/392 + 3675/392 = 280 + 3675/392 = 3955/392
5. 3955/392 simplified gives 565/56
6. So, 70/98 + 75/8 = 565/56
   In mixed form: 105/56

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