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Add 15/70 and 70/20

1^st number: 15/70, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

15/70 + 70/20 is 26/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/140 + 490/140 = 30 + 490/140 = 520/140
5. 520/140 simplified gives 26/7
6. So, 15/70 + 70/20 = 26/7
   In mixed form: 35/7

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