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Add 60/4 and 56/70

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 56/70

60/4 + 56/70 is 79/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/140 + 112/140 = 2100 + 112/140 = 2212/140
5. 2212/140 simplified gives 79/5
6. So, 60/4 + 56/70 = 79/5
   In mixed form: 154/5

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