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Add 70/56 and 50/3

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

70/56 + 50/3 is 215/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   50/3 = 50 × 56/3 × 56 = 2800/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/168 + 2800/168 = 210 + 2800/168 = 3010/168
5. 3010/168 simplified gives 215/12
6. So, 70/56 + 50/3 = 215/12
   In mixed form: 1711/12

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