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Add 56/35 and 70/45

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

56/35 + 70/45 is 142/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/315 + 490/315 = 504 + 490/315 = 994/315
5. 994/315 simplified gives 142/45
6. So, 56/35 + 70/45 = 142/45
   In mixed form: 37/45

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