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Add 8/70 and 9/56

8/70 + 9/56 is 11/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/280 + 45/280 = 32 + 45/280 = 77/280
5. 77/280 simplified gives 11/40
6. So, 8/70 + 9/56 = 11/40

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