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Add 25/20 and 45/56

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 45/56

25/20 + 45/56 is 115/56.

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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,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/280 + 225/280 = 350 + 225/280 = 575/280
5. 575/280 simplified gives 115/56
6. So, 25/20 + 45/56 = 115/56
   In mixed form: 23/56

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