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Add 70/56 and 21/16

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

70/56 + 21/16 is 41/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   70/56 = 70 × 2/56 × 2 = 140/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   21/16 = 21 × 7/16 × 7 = 147/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/112 + 147/112 = 140 + 147/112 = 287/112
5. 287/112 simplified gives 41/16
6. So, 70/56 + 21/16 = 41/16
   In mixed form: 29/16

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