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Add 10/56 and 12/70

10/56 + 12/70 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/280 + 48/280 = 50 + 48/280 = 98/280
5. 98/280 simplified gives 7/20
6. So, 10/56 + 12/70 = 7/20

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