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Add 12/70 and 4/56

12/70 + 4/56 is 17/70.

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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,
   12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/280 + 20/280 = 48 + 20/280 = 68/280
5. 68/280 simplified gives 17/70
6. So, 12/70 + 4/56 = 17/70

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