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Add 80/8 and 3/70

1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 3/70

80/8 + 3/70 is 703/70.

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,
    80/8 = 80 × 35/8 × 35 = 2800/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    3/70 = 3 × 4/70 × 4 = 12/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/280 + 12/280 = 2800 + 12/280 = 2812/280
  5. 2812/280 simplified gives 703/70
  6. So, 80/8 + 3/70 = 703/70
    In mixed form: 103/70

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