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Add 70/56 and 2/40

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 2/40

70/56 + 2/40 is 13/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/280 + 14/280 = 350 + 14/280 = 364/280
5. 364/280 simplified gives 13/10
6. So, 70/56 + 2/40 = 13/10
   In mixed form: 13/10

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