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Add 35/56 and 80/70

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/70

35/56 + 80/70 is 99/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   80/70 = 80 × 4/70 × 4 = 320/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/280 + 320/280 = 175 + 320/280 = 495/280
5. 495/280 simplified gives 99/56
6. So, 35/56 + 80/70 = 99/56
   In mixed form: 143/56

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