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Add 60/56 and 70/84

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 70/84

60/56 + 70/84 is 40/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/168 + 140/168 = 180 + 140/168 = 320/168
5. 320/168 simplified gives 40/21
6. So, 60/56 + 70/84 = 40/21
   In mixed form: 119/21

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