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Add 56/70 and 8/4

1st number: 56/70, 2nd number: 2 0/4

56/70 + 8/4 is 14/5.

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,
    8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/140 + 280/140 = 112 + 280/140 = 392/140
  5. 392/140 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 56/70 + 8/4 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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