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Add 70/20 and 63/56

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 1 7/56

70/20 + 63/56 is 37/8.

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,
    63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/280 + 315/280 = 980 + 315/280 = 1295/280
  5. 1295/280 simplified gives 37/8
  6. So, 70/20 + 63/56 = 37/8
    In mixed form: 45/8

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