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Add 25/70 and 63/56

1^st number: 25/70, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

25/70 + 63/56 is 83/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/280 + 315/280 = 100 + 315/280 = 415/280
5. 415/280 simplified gives 83/56
6. So, 25/70 + 63/56 = 83/56
   In mixed form: 127/56

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