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Add 5/70 and 15/56

5/70 + 15/56 is 19/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/280 + 75/280 = 20 + 75/280 = 95/280
5. 95/280 simplified gives 19/56
6. So, 5/70 + 15/56 = 19/56

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