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Add 14/70 and 56/24

1^st number: 14/70, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

14/70 + 56/24 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   14/70 = 14 × 12/70 × 12 = 168/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/840 + 1960/840 = 168 + 1960/840 = 2128/840
5. 2128/840 simplified gives 38/15
6. So, 14/70 + 56/24 = 38/15
   In mixed form: 28/15

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