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Add 56/2 and 70/7

1^st number: 28 0/2, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

56/2 + 70/7 is 38/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   56/2 = 56 × 7/2 × 7 = 392/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   70/7 = 70 × 2/7 × 2 = 140/14
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/14 + 140/14 = 392 + 140/14 = 532/14
5. 532/14 simplified gives 38/1
6. So, 56/2 + 70/7 = 38/1

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