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Add 70/56 and 2/48

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 2/48

70/56 + 2/48 is 31/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   70/56 = 70 × 6/56 × 6 = 420/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/336 + 14/336 = 420 + 14/336 = 434/336
5. 434/336 simplified gives 31/24
6. So, 70/56 + 2/48 = 31/24
   In mixed form: 17/24

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