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Add 56/15 and 4/70

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 4/70

56/15 + 4/70 is 398/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    56/15 = 56 × 14/15 × 14 = 784/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/210 + 12/210 = 784 + 12/210 = 796/210
  5. 796/210 simplified gives 398/105
  6. So, 56/15 + 4/70 = 398/105
    In mixed form: 383/105

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