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Add 56/70 and 5/4

1st number: 56/70, 2nd number: 1 1/4

56/70 + 5/4 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    5/4 = 5 × 35/4 × 35 = 175/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/140 + 175/140 = 112 + 175/140 = 287/140
  5. 287/140 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 56/70 + 5/4 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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