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Add 70/56 and 30/6

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 5 0/6

70/56 + 30/6 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 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 6 × 28 = 168,
   30/6 = 30 × 28/6 × 28 = 840/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/168 + 840/168 = 210 + 840/168 = 1050/168
5. 1050/168 simplified gives 25/4
6. So, 70/56 + 30/6 = 25/4
   In mixed form: 61/4

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