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Add 70/56 and 6/12

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 6/12

70/56 + 6/12 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 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 12 × 14 = 168,
   6/12 = 6 × 14/12 × 14 = 84/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/168 + 84/168 = 210 + 84/168 = 294/168
5. 294/168 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 70/56 + 6/12 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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