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Add 14/8 and 56/70

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 56/70

14/8 + 56/70 is 51/20.

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,
    14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/280 + 224/280 = 490 + 224/280 = 714/280
  5. 714/280 simplified gives 51/20
  6. So, 14/8 + 56/70 = 51/20
    In mixed form: 211/20

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