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Add 70/56 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 36/45

70/56 + 36/45 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   36/45 = 36 × 56/45 × 56 = 2016/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/2520 + 2016/2520 = 3150 + 2016/2520 = 5166/2520
5. 5166/2520 simplified gives 41/20
6. So, 70/56 + 36/45 = 41/20
   In mixed form: 21/20

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