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Add 8/54 and 72/70

1^st number: 8/54, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

8/54 + 72/70 is 1112/945.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   72/70 = 72 × 27/70 × 27 = 1944/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/1890 + 1944/1890 = 280 + 1944/1890 = 2224/1890
5. 2224/1890 simplified gives 1112/945
6. So, 8/54 + 72/70 = 1112/945
   In mixed form: 1167/945

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