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Add 56/28 and 84/70

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 1 14/70

56/28 + 84/70 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    84/70 = 84 × 2/70 × 2 = 168/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/140 + 168/140 = 280 + 168/140 = 448/140
  5. 448/140 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 56/28 + 84/70 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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