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Add 80/8 and 35/70

1^st number: 10 0/8, 2^nd number: 35/70

80/8 + 35/70 is 21/2.

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,
   35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/280 + 140/280 = 2800 + 140/280 = 2940/280
5. 2940/280 simplified gives 21/2
6. So, 80/8 + 35/70 = 21/2
   In mixed form: 101/2

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