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Add 5/56 and 6/70

5/56 + 6/70 is 7/40.

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,
   5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/280 + 24/280 = 25 + 24/280 = 49/280
5. 49/280 simplified gives 7/40
6. So, 5/56 + 6/70 = 7/40

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