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Add 70/56 and 18/21

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 18/21

70/56 + 18/21 is 59/28.

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,
    18/21 = 18 × 8/21 × 8 = 144/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/168 + 144/168 = 210 + 144/168 = 354/168
  5. 354/168 simplified gives 59/28
  6. So, 70/56 + 18/21 = 59/28
    In mixed form: 23/28

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