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Add 70/16 and 14/56

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 14/56

70/16 + 14/56 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   70/16 = 70 × 7/16 × 7 = 490/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   14/56 = 14 × 2/56 × 2 = 28/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/112 + 28/112 = 490 + 28/112 = 518/112
5. 518/112 simplified gives 37/8
6. So, 70/16 + 14/56 = 37/8
   In mixed form: 45/8

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