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Add 20/56 and 70/25

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

20/56 + 70/25 is 221/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   70/25 = 70 × 56/25 × 56 = 3920/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/1400 + 3920/1400 = 500 + 3920/1400 = 4420/1400
5. 4420/1400 simplified gives 221/70
6. So, 20/56 + 70/25 = 221/70
   In mixed form: 311/70

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