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Add 56/70 and 70/64

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

56/70 + 70/64 is 303/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   56/70 = 56 × 32/70 × 32 = 1792/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   70/64 = 70 × 35/64 × 35 = 2450/2240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/2240 + 2450/2240 = 1792 + 2450/2240 = 4242/2240
5. 4242/2240 simplified gives 303/160
6. So, 56/70 + 70/64 = 303/160
   In mixed form: 1143/160

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