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Add 56/4 and 35/70

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 35/70

56/4 + 35/70 is 29/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   56/4 = 56 × 35/4 × 35 = 1960/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   35/70 = 35 × 2/70 × 2 = 70/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/140 + 70/140 = 1960 + 70/140 = 2030/140
5. 2030/140 simplified gives 29/2
6. So, 56/4 + 35/70 = 29/2
   In mixed form: 141/2

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