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Add 54/56 and 70/6

1^st number: 54/56, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

54/56 + 70/6 is 1061/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   70/6 = 70 × 28/6 × 28 = 1960/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/168 + 1960/168 = 162 + 1960/168 = 2122/168
5. 2122/168 simplified gives 1061/84
6. So, 54/56 + 70/6 = 1061/84
   In mixed form: 1253/84

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