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Add 70/56 and 7/32

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 7/32

70/56 + 7/32 is 47/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   70/56 = 70 × 4/56 × 4 = 280/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   7/32 = 7 × 7/32 × 7 = 49/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/224 + 49/224 = 280 + 49/224 = 329/224
5. 329/224 simplified gives 47/32
6. So, 70/56 + 7/32 = 47/32
   In mixed form: 115/32

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