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Add 1/70 and 56/72

1/70 + 56/72 is 499/630.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   1/70 = 1 × 36/70 × 36 = 36/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   56/72 = 56 × 35/72 × 35 = 1960/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/2520 + 1960/2520 = 36 + 1960/2520 = 1996/2520
5. 1996/2520 simplified gives 499/630
6. So, 1/70 + 56/72 = 499/630

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