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Add 25/20 and 60/56

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

25/20 + 60/56 is 65/28.

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,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/280 + 300/280 = 350 + 300/280 = 650/280
5. 650/280 simplified gives 65/28
6. So, 25/20 + 60/56 = 65/28
   In mixed form: 29/28

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