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Add 70/56 and 70/14

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

70/56 + 70/14 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   70/56 = 70 × 1/56 × 1 = 70/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   70/14 = 70 × 4/14 × 4 = 280/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/56 + 280/56 = 70 + 280/56 = 350/56
5. 350/56 simplified gives 25/4
6. So, 70/56 + 70/14 = 25/4
   In mixed form: 61/4

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