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Add 30/5 and 56/70

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 56/70

30/5 + 56/70 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   30/5 = 30 × 14/5 × 14 = 420/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   56/70 = 56 × 1/70 × 1 = 56/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/70 + 56/70 = 420 + 56/70 = 476/70
5. 476/70 simplified gives 34/5
6. So, 30/5 + 56/70 = 34/5
   In mixed form: 64/5

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