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Add 70/24 and 14/56

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 14/56

70/24 + 14/56 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/168 + 42/168 = 490 + 42/168 = 532/168
5. 532/168 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 70/24 + 14/56 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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