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Add 60/56 and 14/70

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 14/70

60/56 + 14/70 is 89/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/280 + 56/280 = 300 + 56/280 = 356/280
5. 356/280 simplified gives 89/70
6. So, 60/56 + 14/70 = 89/70
   In mixed form: 119/70

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