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Add 70/49 and 5/56

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 5/56

70/49 + 5/56 is 85/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   70/49 = 70 × 8/49 × 8 = 560/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/392 + 35/392 = 560 + 35/392 = 595/392
5. 595/392 simplified gives 85/56
6. So, 70/49 + 5/56 = 85/56
   In mixed form: 129/56

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