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Add 28/2 and 56/70

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 56/70

28/2 + 56/70 is 74/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   28/2 = 28 × 35/2 × 35 = 980/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   56/70 = 56 × 1/70 × 1 = 56/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/70 + 56/70 = 980 + 56/70 = 1036/70
5. 1036/70 simplified gives 74/5
6. So, 28/2 + 56/70 = 74/5
   In mixed form: 144/5

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