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Add 70/25 and 7/56

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 7/56

70/25 + 7/56 is 117/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    70/25 = 70 × 56/25 × 56 = 3920/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    7/56 = 7 × 25/56 × 25 = 175/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/1400 + 175/1400 = 3920 + 175/1400 = 4095/1400
  5. 4095/1400 simplified gives 117/40
  6. So, 70/25 + 7/56 = 117/40
    In mixed form: 237/40

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