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Add 70/27 and 35/56

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 35/56

70/27 + 35/56 is 695/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   70/27 = 70 × 56/27 × 56 = 3920/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   35/56 = 35 × 27/56 × 27 = 945/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/1512 + 945/1512 = 3920 + 945/1512 = 4865/1512
5. 4865/1512 simplified gives 695/216
6. So, 70/27 + 35/56 = 695/216
   In mixed form: 347/216

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