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Add 70/56 and 10/84

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 10/84

70/56 + 10/84 is 115/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
   10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/168 + 20/168 = 210 + 20/168 = 230/168
5. 230/168 simplified gives 115/84
6. So, 70/56 + 10/84 = 115/84
   In mixed form: 131/84

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