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Add 70/6 and 60/56

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

70/6 + 60/56 is 535/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   70/6 = 70 × 28/6 × 28 = 1960/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/168 + 180/168 = 1960 + 180/168 = 2140/168
5. 2140/168 simplified gives 535/42
6. So, 70/6 + 60/56 = 535/42
   In mixed form: 1231/42

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