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Add 25/4 and 56/70

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 56/70

25/4 + 56/70 is 141/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/140 + 112/140 = 875 + 112/140 = 987/140
  5. 987/140 simplified gives 141/20
  6. So, 25/4 + 56/70 = 141/20
    In mixed form: 71/20

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