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Add 70/28 and 70/60

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

70/28 + 70/60 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   70/28 = 70 × 15/28 × 15 = 1050/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/420 + 490/420 = 1050 + 490/420 = 1540/420
5. 1540/420 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 70/28 + 70/60 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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