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Add 4/56 and 56/70

4/56 + 56/70 is 61/70.

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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,
   4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/280 + 224/280 = 20 + 224/280 = 244/280
5. 244/280 simplified gives 61/70
6. So, 4/56 + 56/70 = 61/70

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