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Add 70/56 and 36/80

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 36/80

70/56 + 36/80 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   70/56 = 70 × 10/56 × 10 = 700/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/560 + 252/560 = 700 + 252/560 = 952/560
5. 952/560 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 70/56 + 36/80 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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