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Add 70/60 and 45/56

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 45/56

70/60 + 45/56 is 331/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   70/60 = 70 × 14/60 × 14 = 980/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/840 + 675/840 = 980 + 675/840 = 1655/840
5. 1655/840 simplified gives 331/168
6. So, 70/60 + 45/56 = 331/168
   In mixed form: 1163/168

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