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Add 70/21 and 56/35

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

70/21 + 56/35 is 74/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   70/21 = 70 × 5/21 × 5 = 350/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   56/35 = 56 × 3/35 × 3 = 168/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/105 + 168/105 = 350 + 168/105 = 518/105
5. 518/105 simplified gives 74/15
6. So, 70/21 + 56/35 = 74/15
   In mixed form: 414/15

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