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Add 80/8 and 72/70

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

80/8 + 72/70 is 386/35.

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,
   72/70 = 72 × 4/70 × 4 = 288/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/280 + 288/280 = 2800 + 288/280 = 3088/280
5. 3088/280 simplified gives 386/35
6. So, 80/8 + 72/70 = 386/35
   In mixed form: 111/35

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