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Add 72/56 and 14/70

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 14/70

72/56 + 14/70 is 52/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/280 + 56/280 = 360 + 56/280 = 416/280
5. 416/280 simplified gives 52/35
6. So, 72/56 + 14/70 = 52/35
   In mixed form: 117/35

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