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Add 70/56 and 5/70

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 5/70

70/56 + 5/70 is 37/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/280 + 20/280 = 350 + 20/280 = 370/280
5. 370/280 simplified gives 37/28
6. So, 70/56 + 5/70 = 37/28
   In mixed form: 19/28

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