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Add 25/20 and 30/56

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 30/56

25/20 + 30/56 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   25/20 = 25 × 14/20 × 14 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/280 + 150/280 = 350 + 150/280 = 500/280
5. 500/280 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 25/20 + 30/56 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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