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Add 12/8 and 56/70

1^st number: 1 4/8, 2^nd number: 56/70

12/8 + 56/70 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/280 + 224/280 = 420 + 224/280 = 644/280
5. 644/280 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 12/8 + 56/70 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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