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Add 20/56 and 70/10

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

20/56 + 70/10 is 103/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   70/10 = 70 × 28/10 × 28 = 1960/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/280 + 1960/280 = 100 + 1960/280 = 2060/280
5. 2060/280 simplified gives 103/14
6. So, 20/56 + 70/10 = 103/14
   In mixed form: 75/14

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