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Add 12/56 and 84/70

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

12/56 + 84/70 is 99/70.

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,
   12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   84/70 = 84 × 4/70 × 4 = 336/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/280 + 336/280 = 60 + 336/280 = 396/280
5. 396/280 simplified gives 99/70
6. So, 12/56 + 84/70 = 99/70
   In mixed form: 129/70

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