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Add 20/14 and 20/35

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 20/35

20/14 + 20/35 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/70 + 40/70 = 100 + 40/70 = 140/70
5. 140/70 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 20/14 + 20/35 = 2/1

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