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Add 70/56 and 10/12

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 10/12

70/56 + 10/12 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    10/12 = 10 × 14/12 × 14 = 140/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/168 + 140/168 = 210 + 140/168 = 350/168
  5. 350/168 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 70/56 + 10/12 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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