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Add 6/70 and 72/56

1^st number: 6/70, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

6/70 + 72/56 is 48/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/280 + 360/280 = 24 + 360/280 = 384/280
5. 384/280 simplified gives 48/35
6. So, 6/70 + 72/56 = 48/35
   In mixed form: 113/35

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