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Add 70/4 and 56/6

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

70/4 + 56/6 is 161/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   70/4 = 70 × 3/4 × 3 = 210/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   56/6 = 56 × 2/6 × 2 = 112/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/12 + 112/12 = 210 + 112/12 = 322/12
5. 322/12 simplified gives 161/6
6. So, 70/4 + 56/6 = 161/6
   In mixed form: 265/6

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