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Add 70/10 and 60/56

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

70/10 + 60/56 is 113/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   70/10 = 70 × 28/10 × 28 = 1960/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/280 + 300/280 = 1960 + 300/280 = 2260/280
5. 2260/280 simplified gives 113/14
6. So, 70/10 + 60/56 = 113/14
   In mixed form: 81/14

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