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Add 70/15 and 48/56

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 48/56

70/15 + 48/56 is 116/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   70/15 = 70 × 56/15 × 56 = 3920/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   48/56 = 48 × 15/56 × 15 = 720/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/840 + 720/840 = 3920 + 720/840 = 4640/840
5. 4640/840 simplified gives 116/21
6. So, 70/15 + 48/56 = 116/21
   In mixed form: 511/21

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