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Add 20/56 and 70/50

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

20/56 + 70/50 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 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 50 × 28 = 1400,
   70/50 = 70 × 28/50 × 28 = 1960/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/1400 + 1960/1400 = 500 + 1960/1400 = 2460/1400
5. 2460/1400 simplified gives 123/70
6. So, 20/56 + 70/50 = 123/70
   In mixed form: 153/70

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