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Add 14/28 and 56/5

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

14/28 + 56/5 is 117/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
   56/5 = 56 × 28/5 × 28 = 1568/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/140 + 1568/140 = 70 + 1568/140 = 1638/140
5. 1638/140 simplified gives 117/10
6. So, 14/28 + 56/5 = 117/10
   In mixed form: 117/10

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