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Add 25/56 and 6/70

25/56 + 6/70 is 149/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/280 + 24/280 = 125 + 24/280 = 149/280
  5. So, 25/56 + 6/70 = 149/280

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