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Add 70/56 and 10/60

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 10/60

70/56 + 10/60 is 17/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   70/56 = 70 × 15/56 × 15 = 1050/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   10/60 = 10 × 14/60 × 14 = 140/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/840 + 140/840 = 1050 + 140/840 = 1190/840
5. 1190/840 simplified gives 17/12
6. So, 70/56 + 10/60 = 17/12
   In mixed form: 15/12

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