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Add 70/3 and 50/56

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 50/56

70/3 + 50/56 is 2035/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   70/3 = 70 × 56/3 × 56 = 3920/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/168 + 150/168 = 3920 + 150/168 = 4070/168
5. 4070/168 simplified gives 2035/84
6. So, 70/3 + 50/56 = 2035/84
   In mixed form: 2419/84

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