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Add 18/25 and 56/70

18/25 + 56/70 is 38/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    18/25 = 18 × 14/25 × 14 = 252/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/350 + 280/350 = 252 + 280/350 = 532/350
  5. 532/350 simplified gives 38/25
  6. So, 18/25 + 56/70 = 38/25
    In mixed form: 113/25

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