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Add 70/56 and 40/9

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

70/56 + 40/9 is 205/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   70/56 = 70 × 9/56 × 9 = 630/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/504 + 2240/504 = 630 + 2240/504 = 2870/504
5. 2870/504 simplified gives 205/36
6. So, 70/56 + 40/9 = 205/36
   In mixed form: 525/36

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