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Add 14/70 and 56/48

1^st number: 14/70, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

14/70 + 56/48 is 41/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   14/70 = 14 × 24/70 × 24 = 336/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   56/48 = 56 × 35/48 × 35 = 1960/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/1680 + 1960/1680 = 336 + 1960/1680 = 2296/1680
5. 2296/1680 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 14/70 + 56/48 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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