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Add 25/20 and 70/14

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

25/20 + 70/14 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
   70/14 = 70 × 10/14 × 10 = 700/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/140 + 700/140 = 175 + 700/140 = 875/140
5. 875/140 simplified gives 25/4
6. So, 25/20 + 70/14 = 25/4
   In mixed form: 61/4

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