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Add 10/56 and 70/49

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

10/56 + 70/49 is 45/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   10/56 = 10 × 7/56 × 7 = 70/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   70/49 = 70 × 8/49 × 8 = 560/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/392 + 560/392 = 70 + 560/392 = 630/392
5. 630/392 simplified gives 45/28
6. So, 10/56 + 70/49 = 45/28
   In mixed form: 117/28

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