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Add 70/60 and 56/7

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

70/60 + 56/7 is 55/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   56/7 = 56 × 60/7 × 60 = 3360/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/420 + 3360/420 = 490 + 3360/420 = 3850/420
5. 3850/420 simplified gives 55/6
6. So, 70/60 + 56/7 = 55/6
   In mixed form: 91/6

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