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Add 75/56 and 15/70

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 15/70

75/56 + 15/70 is 87/56.

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,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/280 + 60/280 = 375 + 60/280 = 435/280
5. 435/280 simplified gives 87/56
6. So, 75/56 + 15/70 = 87/56
   In mixed form: 131/56

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