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Add 70/18 and 14/56

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 14/56

70/18 + 14/56 is 149/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   70/18 = 70 × 28/18 × 28 = 1960/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   14/56 = 14 × 9/56 × 9 = 126/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/504 + 126/504 = 1960 + 126/504 = 2086/504
5. 2086/504 simplified gives 149/36
6. So, 70/18 + 14/56 = 149/36
   In mixed form: 45/36

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