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Add 56/70 and 84/3

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 28 0/3

56/70 + 84/3 is 144/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
   84/3 = 84 × 70/3 × 70 = 5880/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/210 + 5880/210 = 168 + 5880/210 = 6048/210
5. 6048/210 simplified gives 144/5
6. So, 56/70 + 84/3 = 144/5
   In mixed form: 284/5

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