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Add 70/20 and 54/56

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 54/56

70/20 + 54/56 is 125/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    70/20 = 70 × 14/20 × 14 = 980/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/280 + 270/280 = 980 + 270/280 = 1250/280
  5. 1250/280 simplified gives 125/28
  6. So, 70/20 + 54/56 = 125/28
    In mixed form: 413/28

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