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Add 70/56 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 5/90

70/56 + 5/90 is 47/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   5/90 = 5 × 28/90 × 28 = 140/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/2520 + 140/2520 = 3150 + 140/2520 = 3290/2520
5. 3290/2520 simplified gives 47/36
6. So, 70/56 + 5/90 = 47/36
   In mixed form: 111/36

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