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Add 7/28 and 70/35

1^st number: 7/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

7/28 + 70/35 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   70/35 = 70 × 4/35 × 4 = 280/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/140 + 280/140 = 35 + 280/140 = 315/140
5. 315/140 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 7/28 + 70/35 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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