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Add 56/32 and 42/70

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 42/70

56/32 + 42/70 is 47/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   56/32 = 56 × 35/32 × 35 = 1960/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   42/70 = 42 × 16/70 × 16 = 672/1120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/1120 + 672/1120 = 1960 + 672/1120 = 2632/1120
5. 2632/1120 simplified gives 47/20
6. So, 56/32 + 42/70 = 47/20
   In mixed form: 27/20

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