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Add 6/56 and 45/70

6/56 + 45/70 is 3/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   45/70 = 45 × 4/70 × 4 = 180/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/280 + 180/280 = 30 + 180/280 = 210/280
5. 210/280 simplified gives 3/4
6. So, 6/56 + 45/70 = 3/4

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