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Add 35/70 and 56/25

1^st number: 35/70, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

35/70 + 56/25 is 137/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   56/25 = 56 × 14/25 × 14 = 784/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/350 + 784/350 = 175 + 784/350 = 959/350
5. 959/350 simplified gives 137/50
6. So, 35/70 + 56/25 = 137/50
   In mixed form: 237/50

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