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Add 75/8 and 10/70

1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 10/70

75/8 + 10/70 is 533/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    75/8 = 75 × 35/8 × 35 = 2625/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/280 + 40/280 = 2625 + 40/280 = 2665/280
  5. 2665/280 simplified gives 533/56
  6. So, 75/8 + 10/70 = 533/56
    In mixed form: 929/56

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