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Add 70/28 and 21/80

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 21/80

70/28 + 21/80 is 221/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   70/28 = 70 × 20/28 × 20 = 1400/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   21/80 = 21 × 7/80 × 7 = 147/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/560 + 147/560 = 1400 + 147/560 = 1547/560
5. 1547/560 simplified gives 221/80
6. So, 70/28 + 21/80 = 221/80
   In mixed form: 261/80

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