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Add 70/56 and 7/60

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 7/60

70/56 + 7/60 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   70/56 = 70 × 15/56 × 15 = 1050/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   7/60 = 7 × 14/60 × 14 = 98/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/840 + 98/840 = 1050 + 98/840 = 1148/840
5. 1148/840 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 70/56 + 7/60 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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