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Add 56/35 and 10/20

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 10/20

56/35 + 10/20 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/140 + 70/140 = 224 + 70/140 = 294/140
5. 294/140 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 56/35 + 10/20 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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