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Add 70/56 and 30/24

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

70/56 + 30/24 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
   30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/168 + 210/168 = 210 + 210/168 = 420/168
5. 420/168 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 70/56 + 30/24 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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