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Add 70/20 and 14/25

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 14/25

70/20 + 14/25 is 203/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    70/20 = 70 × 5/20 × 5 = 350/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    14/25 = 14 × 4/25 × 4 = 56/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/100 + 56/100 = 350 + 56/100 = 406/100
  5. 406/100 simplified gives 203/50
  6. So, 70/20 + 14/25 = 203/50
    In mixed form: 43/50

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