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Add 56/20 and 14/35

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 14/35

56/20 + 14/35 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/140 + 56/140 = 392 + 56/140 = 448/140
5. 448/140 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 56/20 + 14/35 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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