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Add 70/25 and 56/12

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

70/25 + 56/12 is 112/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/300 + 1400/300 = 840 + 1400/300 = 2240/300
5. 2240/300 simplified gives 112/15
6. So, 70/25 + 56/12 = 112/15
   In mixed form: 77/15

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