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Add 96/70 and 8/56

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 8/56

96/70 + 8/56 is 53/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   96/70 = 96 × 4/70 × 4 = 384/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/280 + 40/280 = 384 + 40/280 = 424/280
5. 424/280 simplified gives 53/35
6. So, 96/70 + 8/56 = 53/35
   In mixed form: 118/35

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