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Add 70/12 and 28/56

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 28/56

70/12 + 28/56 is 19/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   70/12 = 70 × 14/12 × 14 = 980/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/168 + 84/168 = 980 + 84/168 = 1064/168
5. 1064/168 simplified gives 19/3
6. So, 70/12 + 28/56 = 19/3
   In mixed form: 61/3

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