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Add 35/25 and 70/56

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

35/25 + 70/56 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   35/25 = 35 × 56/25 × 56 = 1960/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   70/56 = 70 × 25/56 × 25 = 1750/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/1400 + 1750/1400 = 1960 + 1750/1400 = 3710/1400
5. 3710/1400 simplified gives 53/20
6. So, 35/25 + 70/56 = 53/20
   In mixed form: 213/20

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