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Add 20/7 and 25/56

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 25/56

20/7 + 25/56 is 185/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   20/7 = 20 × 8/7 × 8 = 160/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   25/56 = 25 × 1/56 × 1 = 25/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/56 + 25/56 = 160 + 25/56 = 185/56
5. So, 20/7 + 25/56 = 185/56
   In mixed form: 317/56

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