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Add 70/5 and 36/56

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 36/56

70/5 + 36/56 is 205/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   70/5 = 70 × 56/5 × 56 = 3920/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/280 + 180/280 = 3920 + 180/280 = 4100/280
5. 4100/280 simplified gives 205/14
6. So, 70/5 + 36/56 = 205/14
   In mixed form: 149/14

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