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Add 70/14 and 25/20

1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 1 5/20

70/14 + 25/20 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    70/14 = 70 × 10/14 × 10 = 700/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/140 + 175/140 = 700 + 175/140 = 875/140
  5. 875/140 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 70/14 + 25/20 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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