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Add 32/35 and 70/56

1^st number: 32/35, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

32/35 + 70/56 is 303/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   32/35 = 32 × 8/35 × 8 = 256/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   256/280 + 350/280 = 256 + 350/280 = 606/280
5. 606/280 simplified gives 303/140
6. So, 32/35 + 70/56 = 303/140
   In mixed form: 223/140

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