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Add 5/70 and 45/56

5/70 + 45/56 is 7/8.

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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,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/280 + 225/280 = 20 + 225/280 = 245/280
5. 245/280 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 5/70 + 45/56 = 7/8

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