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Add 75/8 and 35/70

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 35/70

75/8 + 35/70 is 79/8.

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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,
   35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2625/280 + 140/280 = 2625 + 140/280 = 2765/280
5. 2765/280 simplified gives 79/8
6. So, 75/8 + 35/70 = 79/8
   In mixed form: 97/8

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