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Add 14/28 and 70/35

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

14/28 + 70/35 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   70/35 = 70 × 4/35 × 4 = 280/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/140 + 280/140 = 70 + 280/140 = 350/140
5. 350/140 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 14/28 + 70/35 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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