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Add 75/70 and 9/56

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 9/56

75/70 + 9/56 is 69/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   75/70 = 75 × 4/70 × 4 = 300/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/280 + 45/280 = 300 + 45/280 = 345/280
5. 345/280 simplified gives 69/56
6. So, 75/70 + 9/56 = 69/56
   In mixed form: 113/56

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