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Add 7/4 and 56/35

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

7/4 + 56/35 is 67/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/140 + 224/140 = 245 + 224/140 = 469/140
5. 469/140 simplified gives 67/20
6. So, 7/4 + 56/35 = 67/20
   In mixed form: 37/20

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