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Add 70/18 and 56/6

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

70/18 + 56/6 is 119/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   70/18 = 70 × 1/18 × 1 = 70/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   56/6 = 56 × 3/6 × 3 = 168/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/18 + 168/18 = 70 + 168/18 = 238/18
5. 238/18 simplified gives 119/9
6. So, 70/18 + 56/6 = 119/9
   In mixed form: 132/9

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