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Add 30/28 and 56/70

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 56/70

30/28 + 56/70 is 131/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/140 + 112/140 = 150 + 112/140 = 262/140
5. 262/140 simplified gives 131/70
6. So, 30/28 + 56/70 = 131/70
   In mixed form: 161/70

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