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Add 70/56 and 63/16

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

70/56 + 63/16 is 83/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   70/56 = 70 × 2/56 × 2 = 140/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/112 + 441/112 = 140 + 441/112 = 581/112
5. 581/112 simplified gives 83/16
6. So, 70/56 + 63/16 = 83/16
   In mixed form: 53/16

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