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Add 70/56 and 14/18

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 14/18

70/56 + 14/18 is 73/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   70/56 = 70 × 9/56 × 9 = 630/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   14/18 = 14 × 28/18 × 28 = 392/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/504 + 392/504 = 630 + 392/504 = 1022/504
5. 1022/504 simplified gives 73/36
6. So, 70/56 + 14/18 = 73/36
   In mixed form: 21/36

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