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Add 70/75 and 35/56

70/75 + 35/56 is 187/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   70/75 = 70 × 56/75 × 56 = 3920/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   35/56 = 35 × 75/56 × 75 = 2625/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/4200 + 2625/4200 = 3920 + 2625/4200 = 6545/4200
5. 6545/4200 simplified gives 187/120
6. So, 70/75 + 35/56 = 187/120
   In mixed form: 167/120

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