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Add 70/56 and 36/60

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 36/60

70/56 + 36/60 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   70/56 = 70 × 15/56 × 15 = 1050/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   36/60 = 36 × 14/60 × 14 = 504/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/840 + 504/840 = 1050 + 504/840 = 1554/840
5. 1554/840 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 70/56 + 36/60 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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