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Add 14/70 and 56/60

14/70 + 56/60 is 17/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/420 + 392/420 = 84 + 392/420 = 476/420
5. 476/420 simplified gives 17/15
6. So, 14/70 + 56/60 = 17/15
   In mixed form: 12/15

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