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Add 20/70 and 90/25

1st number: 20/70, 2nd number: 3 15/25

20/70 + 90/25 is 136/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    90/25 = 90 × 14/25 × 14 = 1260/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/350 + 1260/350 = 100 + 1260/350 = 1360/350
  5. 1360/350 simplified gives 136/35
  6. So, 20/70 + 90/25 = 136/35
    In mixed form: 331/35

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