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Add 70/56 and 12/21

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 12/21

70/56 + 12/21 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
   12/21 = 12 × 8/21 × 8 = 96/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/168 + 96/168 = 210 + 96/168 = 306/168
5. 306/168 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 70/56 + 12/21 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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