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Add 70/56 and 42/60

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 42/60

70/56 + 42/60 is 39/20.

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,
    42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/840 + 588/840 = 1050 + 588/840 = 1638/840
  5. 1638/840 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 70/56 + 42/60 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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