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Add 70/21 and 35/56

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 35/56

70/21 + 35/56 is 95/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   70/21 = 70 × 8/21 × 8 = 560/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/168 + 105/168 = 560 + 105/168 = 665/168
5. 665/168 simplified gives 95/24
6. So, 70/21 + 35/56 = 95/24
   In mixed form: 323/24

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